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Königsforst

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

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    February 28, 2021

    Hiking

    The Königsforst east of Cologne is a wonderful area for hikers, joggers, mountain bikers and horse riders and is home to the highest point in Cologne's urban area.
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    December 5, 2021

    Hiking

    With its 3,000 hectares, the Königsforst is the largest contiguous forest area on the middle terrace on the right bank of the Rhine.
    It lies between the cities of Cologne, Bergisch Gladbach and Rösrath and is bordered by the A4 and A3 motorways (Königsforst junction) and the Aggertalbahn. Its highest point is the 212-meter-high Tütberg.
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    April 6, 2024

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    On the history of the Königsforst:
    "The traces of early settlement in the Königsforst can be traced back to the 6th or 7th century BC. Numerous burial mounds from this …
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    Audio-Tour Steinhaus im Naturerbe Wahner Heide

    5.07km

    01:22

    70m

    70m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 180 m

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

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