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Himmelsleiter Staircase (Naturpark Rheinland)

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Himmelsleiter Staircase (Naturpark Rheinland)

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Himmelsleiter Staircase (Naturpark Rheinland)

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Location: Pulheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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June 24, 2018

Hiking

The lower section of the “Himmelsleiter” leads to a shelter called “An der Himmelsleiter”. From there it is just under two kilometers to the upper section of the Himmelsleiter, which leads to the summit cross on the Glessener Höhe.

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NiK

March 25, 2021

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A very nice photo motif and, due to the different steps, both in length and height, very interesting to walk through.

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Alex 1/4

April 8, 2022

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One time walk up. At the top there is also a covered hut to take a breather.

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Distance 121 m

Uphill 20 m

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Location: Pulheim, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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