Cycling in Cologne is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Cologne District. So you can find your perfect Köln bike ride, we’ve reviewed …

Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. Cologne: ancient and modern architecture by bike

35.3km

02:06

130m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rhine Riverside Pathway (Cologne) – Rhein Riverbank Near Köln loop from Köln Süd

42.1km

02:26

110m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Family cycle tour Cologne Green Belt and Gertrudenhof - Cycling through the Rhineland

15.1km

00:57

30m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. The Schäl Sick – cycling through the Rhineland

27.6km

01:44

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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5. Abteipark Brauweiler – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

66.4km

03:58

310m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Gleuel Castle – Weir on the Erft loop from Köln West

42.0km

02:37

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rhine Cycle Path – Rhine Cycle Path Near Widdig loop from Sürth

48.1km

02:45

130m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Bötchenteich in Blücherpark – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln Süd

28.7km

01:44

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Rautenstrauch Canal – Clarenbachkanal loop from Köln-Chorweiler Nord

33.7km

02:06

90m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Riehl Rhine Meadows – Rhine Riverside Pathway (Cologne) loop from Lövenich

44.1km

02:44

100m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Cologne

1. Cologne: ancient and modern architecture by bike

2. Rhine Riverside Pathway (Cologne) – Rhein Riverbank Near Köln loop from Köln Süd

3. Family cycle tour Cologne Green Belt and Gertrudenhof - Cycling through the Rhineland

4. The Schäl Sick – cycling through the Rhineland

5. Abteipark Brauweiler – View of Hambach Open-Pit Mine loop from Köln-Müngersdorf/Technologiepark

6. Gleuel Castle – Weir on the Erft loop from Köln West

7. Rhine Cycle Path – Rhine Cycle Path Near Widdig loop from Sürth

8. Bötchenteich in Blücherpark – Adenauer Pond loop from Köln Süd

9. Rautenstrauch Canal – Clarenbachkanal loop from Köln-Chorweiler Nord

10. Riehl Rhine Meadows – Rhine Riverside Pathway (Cologne) loop from Lövenich

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