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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rautenstrauch Canal – Adenauer Pond loop from University of Cologne

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Rautenstrauch Canal – Adenauer Pond loop from University of Cologne

Moderate

4.7

(28)

259

hikers

Rautenstrauch Canal – Adenauer Pond loop from University of Cologne

02:08

8.32km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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600 m

Rautenstrauch Canal

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Through the green to almost the center of Cologne.

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3.39 km

Adenauer Pond

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At the Adenauer Weiher you can fill up on fresh air while walking. The pond is a popular running route for many joggers. Cyclists like to make a stopover there and then continue through the city forest.

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3.61 km

Adenauer Pond

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Beautiful local recreation area in the Cologne city forest

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3.92 km

Adenauer Pond

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Another paradise for joggers is the area around the Adenauer Weiher near the stadium. Surrounded by densely growing deciduous and coniferous trees, the little brother of the southern, larger Decksteiner …

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4.59 km

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4.72 km

Solitary Oak in Beethovenpark

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Very nice tree, a real eye catcher!

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5.90 km

Lindenthal Animal Park

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Free entry
Entry is free. The zoo is wheelchair accessible!
Dogs are not allowed in the facility.
Bikes must be pushed.
Over 250 animals
Highland cattle, donkeys, fallow deer, sheep …

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7.37 km

Rautenstrauch Canal

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The Lindenthal canals (Rautenstrauch and Clarenbach) were laid out in 1925 by the then Cologne horticultural director Fritz Encke and are still attractive attractions in Cologne today. There are many joggers, walkers and cyclists on these canals.

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8.32 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

2.89 km

375 m

338 m

128 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.12 km

822 m

644 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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