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Bergisches Land

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Bergisches Land

The Top 20 Peaks in Bergisches Land

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Bergisches Land is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Bergisches Land for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Monte Troodelöh (Cologne's highest point)

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Climb the summit and don't have a head for heights? No problem. You won't find a summit cross here, but you will find a summit marker. At 118.04 meters, Monte Troodelöh is the highest elevation in the city of Cologne.

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Monte Troodelöh — Highest point in Cologne

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The survey with the idiosyncratic name is actually the highest point in Cologne's urban area. Everyone in Cologne should have climbed it once in their life. This is even possible …

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Unnenberg Observation Tower

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If you're chasing altitude on your racing bike or have laced up your hiking boots, there's no way around the highest point in the Oberbergischer Kreis. A little tip to …

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Tütberg Summit (Highest Point of the Königsforst)

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Nice view, very nice paths!

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Hohe Warte Observation Tower

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Great view. The whole mountain is great. But the last 300-400m high to the summit are really steep. As the legs burn 😉

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Windecks Gericht (Gallows Hill) Memorial

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Here, in earlier times, the villains, or the one held up for it, were hung up. Nevertheless, it seems so peaceful that it is remarkable. Left and right, there are plenty of ways and trails to let off steam.

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Taubenberg (81 m)

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Heckberg

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The Heckberg at Heckhaus is with 383.4 m, the highest elevation of the Heckberger forest (rear) in Bergisches Land. On its eastern flank, the Heckbach rises as a small Loopebach tributary.

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Kuckelberg

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The medieval settlement of Kuckelberg, which split up into Ober- and Unterkuckelberg, is documented for the year 1400. A farm is mentioned as early as 1351 under the name of Kuchgelenberg.

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Stübchensberg

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This green oasis extends between Opphof, Straße Am Weinberg, and Winchenbachstraße. and is one of the city's green lungs.
The nearby A 46 cannot be overheard at least now in …

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The Top 20 Peaks in Bergisches Land

Monte Troodelöh (Cologne's highest point)

Monte Troodelöh — Highest point in Cologne

Unnenberg Observation Tower

Tütberg Summit (Highest Point of the Königsforst)

Hohe Warte Observation Tower

Windecks Gericht (Gallows Hill) Memorial

Taubenberg (81 m)

Heckberg

Kuckelberg

Stübchensberg

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