Attractions around Erftstadt

The Decksteiner Weiher is a popular excursion destination for Cologne residents and still offers plenty of space to relax, play, go for a walk and ride a bike.

The upper lake (like the lower and middle lake) was created at the end of brown coal mining in 1965 and belongs to the Ville lakes plate in Brühl.

The castle is always worth a visit. Of course, it is most beautiful in summer when the palace gardens are in bloom. A round through the adjacent forest is always very interesting.

Unter, Mittel and Obersee Ville is a chain of three lakes, separated only by narrow dams, in the large forest-lake landscape of the Ville. They belong to the subsequent landscape … read more

Starting point for the Northwest Adventure Route - from Adenauer Weiher to Paffendorf Castle
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A beautiful park in the green belt of Cologne's south, just under 6 kilometers as the crow flies from Cologne Cathedral.
The Decksteiner Weiher is a wonderful destination for contemplative … read more

The Untersee lies away from every road in the middle of the forest. In some places and outside of the "rush hour" you could almost believe that you were somewhere … read more

To circumnavigate with prams.

Beautiful park in the green belt

The Heider Bergsse belongs to the Ville lakes: It was created at the end of the lignite mining in the mid-30s. The remaining holes in the opencast mines slowly filled … read more

About 6 km is the round around the Heidergergsee. Sneakers are sufficient, unless there has been more rainfall, then it gets muddy in places.

The Franziskussee is a residual lake of brown coal mining and belongs to the Ville-Seen-Platte.

Türnich Castle is currently being extensively renovated, but the detour from the Erftradweg is still worthwhile. Most of the time there are many guests sitting in the enchanted café or … read more

Kastanienallee at the Decksteiner WeiherInfo:
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Nice walk around the Ss, about 5 km

Quiet route, easy to drive

Kalscheurer pond with gastronomy

The 20-hectare Decksteiner Weiher is one of the most beautiful recreational areas in the city of Cologne. It was designed according to the plans of the famous Cologne garden director … read more

Another paradise for joggers is the area around the Adenauer Weiher near the stadium. Surrounded by densely growing deciduous and coniferous trees, the little brother of the southern, larger Decksteiner … read more

The unofficial part 1 of the Terra Nova Speedway. You can go really fast here and I have only had good experience with traffic: considerate truck drivers / employees.