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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Cologne

Köln’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Cologne. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Fountain at the Zündorfer Groov

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The Groov is especially in nice weather to a very popular destination.

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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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Wahner Heide Nature Reserve

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The Wahner Heide is a wonderful natural paradise through which many thematic routes lead. They are all interesting and give a good impression of the diversity of the heathland. Just great ...

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Lake Pescher

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Swimming is unfortunately forbidden and unfortunately you only rarely have a view of Lake Pescher, but a beautiful area and the rare views make up for it.

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Grazing enclosures at Wahner Heide

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Actually, you can save yourself a visit to the zoo, here you can see a number of animal species that are naturally kept.

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Japanese Garden Leverkusen

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At the Chempark there is one of the most beautiful places in Leverkusen: the Japanese Garden. The extensive grounds are not only a popular meeting place for many Bayer employees. …

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Flora and Botanical Garden, Cologne

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A quiet corner can always be found here. The mood is also very nice in the morning (opens at eight) or in the evening (the garden closes at twilight in …

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View of Pioneer Basin 2, Wahner Heath

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Great viewpoint, here you can see how nature has recaptured its habitat. It's hard to believe that this was a gravel pit.

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Worringer Bruch Nature Reserve

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The famous "Battle of Worringen" took place in Worringen, the northernmost district of Cologne. After that, Cologne was officially declared a free imperial city in 1288. But other areas within …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Cologne

Fountain at the Zündorfer Groov

Monte Troodelöh (Cologne's highest point)

Monte Troodelöh — Highest point in Cologne

Wahner Heide Nature Reserve

Lake Pescher

Grazing enclosures at Wahner Heide

Japanese Garden Leverkusen

Flora and Botanical Garden, Cologne

View of Pioneer Basin 2, Wahner Heath

Worringer Bruch Nature Reserve

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Most popular routes in Cologne

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