At the site of the now rebuilt Roman arch there was once the dean of the cathedral. There the French set up the criminal court for the Roerdepartement at the end of the 18th century, imposed and carried out almost 30 death sentences in four years.

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The Roman Arch is often a meeting point for starting city tours

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1. Old Market – Hohenzollern Bridge loop from Köln West

9.67km

02:30

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rhine Promenade Cologne – Old Market loop from Köln West

13.0km

03:21

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cologne Cathedral – Rheinauhafen Crane Houses loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

5.95km

01:33

40m

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

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Cologne Cathedral Square

1. Old Market – Hohenzollern Bridge loop from Köln West

2. Rhine Promenade Cologne – Old Market loop from Köln West

3. Cologne Cathedral – Rheinauhafen Crane Houses loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

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