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Bergisches Land

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Giesbach Stream – Quiet spot by the pond loop from Königsforst

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Giesbach Stream – Quiet spot by the pond loop from Königsforst

Moderate

4.8

(43)

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Giesbach Stream – Quiet spot by the pond loop from Königsforst

02:12

8.18km

100m

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 9, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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759 m

Forsbach Mill

Highlight • Restaurant

A visit to the beer garden at the Forsbach Mill is always worthwhile. It's in a very idyllic location. They have a nice little menu, delicious drinks, and on weekends they also offer herring and fish sandwiches.

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808 m

Watermill at Haus Ley

Highlight • Monument

1.45 km

Wooden shelter in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Rest Area

3.66 km

Giesbach Stream

Highlight • River

At least currently, after a rather rainy winter, the streams and ponds in Königsforst are well filled with water. Let's hope that the trees have good conditions to survive another hot summer...

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5.16 km

Quiet spot by the pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

You will first see a bench as you walk towards the pond. Now you go around the pond, on a small path. Caution: cobwebs 😁 Here you will find a …

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5.16 km

Duck Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice resting place. Also popular with spawning frogs in spring.

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6.30 km

Kurtenwald in the Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

A very nice spot! 👌

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6.76 km

Narrow Valley at Forsbach Mill

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Enchanting paths lead you through the Kurtenwaldbach valley near the Forsbach mill. It's hard to believe that the city is just a stone's throw away. Surrounded by dense forest, you always follow the babbling of the stream.

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8.18 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

2.21 km

1.25 km

513 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

1.56 km

1.20 km

513 m

440 m

409 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

32°C

16°C

4 %

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Giesbach Stream – Quiet spot by the pond loop from Königsforst

Forsbach Mill

Watermill at Haus Ley

Wooden shelter in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Giesbach Stream

Quiet spot by the pond

Duck Pond

Kurtenwald in the Königsforst

Narrow Valley at Forsbach Mill

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