The Grube Cox nature reserve is a 22.3-hectare nature reserve in the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Bergisch Gladbach. In addition to great photo opportunities, it also offers great hiking trails!

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February 22, 2023

Hiking

In the former Cox quarry, dolomite was mined from 1969 to 1985. In 1996, the approx. 22-hectare area near Bergisch Gladbach was declared a nature reserve, in which special animal and plant species feel at home.

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Jana

January 7, 2022

Hiking

great nature reserves with many small lakes.

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1. Bensberg Castle – Grube Cox Lakes loop from Hardt

15.9km

04:19

230m

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

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2. Grube Cox Lakes – Bensberg Castle loop from Gierather Wald

18.7km

05:02

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Grube Cox Lakes – View of Grube Cox Pond loop from Hardt

4.97km

01:20

60m

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

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Elevation 160 m

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Monday 23 March

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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

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Forest Path in Gierather Wald

View of Grube Cox

1. Bensberg Castle – Grube Cox Lakes loop from Hardt

2. Grube Cox Lakes – Bensberg Castle loop from Gierather Wald

3. Grube Cox Lakes – View of Grube Cox Pond loop from Hardt

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