The forest settlement is an ensemble worth seeing. Here, 125 years ago, the paper manufacturer Zanders created a district modeled on the English garden cities, with houses within a landscaped park. The central Eichplatz is named after its 160-year-old oak tree.

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1. Dhünn River Near Odenthal – Riehl Rhine Meadows loop from Köln Hansaring

78.9km

05:11

860m

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2. Riehl Rhine Meadows – Strunde Stream in Gierath loop from Köln West

39.3km

02:25

120m

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3. Bensberger Lake – Sülztalbahn Rail Trail loop from Bergisch Gladbach

33.2km

02:22

230m

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

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Elevation 90 m

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Monday 9 March

17°C

6°C

37 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Location: Bergisch Gladbach, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Gronauer Forest Settlement and Oak Square

1. Dhünn River Near Odenthal – Riehl Rhine Meadows loop from Köln Hansaring

2. Riehl Rhine Meadows – Strunde Stream in Gierath loop from Köln West

3. Bensberger Lake – Sülztalbahn Rail Trail loop from Bergisch Gladbach

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