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Easy hikes and walks in Cologne

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Exploring Köln on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Cologne. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

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1. Wahner Heide Heathland – Donkeys in Wahner Heide loop from Grengel

4.86km

01:15

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. On the banks of the Rhine in Sürth

3.82km

01:10

10m

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3. Out and about in the FOBO (Forstbotanischer Garten)

2.43km

00:45

10m

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4. View of Wahner Heide – Wahner Heide Heathland loop from Grengel

5.68km

01:28

30m

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5. Höhenfelder Lake – Dünnwald Wildlife Park loop from Dünnwald

7.53km

01:57

40m

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6. Rhine Promenade Cologne – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

7.40km

01:55

50m

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7. Forstbotanical Garden Cologne – View of Friedenswald Park loop from Rodenkirchen

7.77km

01:58

10m

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8. Hohenzollern Bridge – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Messe/Deutz (tief)

6.14km

01:36

40m

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9. Decksteiner Pond – View of Decksteiner Weiher loop from Raderberg

4.31km

01:06

10m

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10. Wahner Heath – Goat herd in Geisterbusch loop from Grengel

7.80km

01:59

20m

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Easy hikes and walks in Cologne

1. Wahner Heide Heathland – Donkeys in Wahner Heide loop from Grengel

2. On the banks of the Rhine in Sürth

3. Out and about in the FOBO (Forstbotanischer Garten)

4. View of Wahner Heide – Wahner Heide Heathland loop from Grengel

5. Höhenfelder Lake – Dünnwald Wildlife Park loop from Dünnwald

6. Rhine Promenade Cologne – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

7. Forstbotanical Garden Cologne – View of Friedenswald Park loop from Rodenkirchen

8. Hohenzollern Bridge – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Messe/Deutz (tief)

9. Decksteiner Pond – View of Decksteiner Weiher loop from Raderberg

10. Wahner Heath – Goat herd in Geisterbusch loop from Grengel

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