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Decksteiner Pond Bridge – Cologne Forest Lab loop from Efferen

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Decksteiner Pond Bridge – Cologne Forest Lab loop from Efferen

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Decksteiner Pond Bridge – Cologne Forest Lab loop from Efferen

01:18

5.14km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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391 m

Chestnut-lined avenue at Decksteiner Weiher

Highlight • Natural

Some of the trees along the two avenues are now around 80 years old. An avenue of this size and age always creates a very specific atmosphere and gives the pond and its surroundings the character of a larger park.

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Decksteiner Pond Bridge

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A fantastic park in the green belt of the south of Cologne, just 6 kilometers as the crow flies from Cologne Cathedral.
The Decksteiner Weiher is a wonderful destination for …

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2.87 km

Cologne Forest Lab

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In March 2010, the reforestation of the forest laboratory in Cologne-Marsdorf was ceremoniously started. Both the Lord Mayor of Cologne and the two CEOs of Toyota and RheinEnergie each planted …

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3.64 km

Viewpoint Hill in Cologne

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3.91 km

Decksteiner Pond

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In good weather, a pedal boat ride at the house on the lake is worthwhile

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4.08 km

House on the Lake at Decksteiner Pond

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The terrace of the Haus am See is surrounded by greenery and, with its mini golf course, is a popular destination, especially for weekenders.

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4.26 km

Bench with a view of the Decksteiner Weiher

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The Decksteiner Weiher is the largest, approximately two kilometer long, artificially created park pond in Cologne around 1930. It was also designed as a training course for rowing.
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4.49 km

Rock Garden at Fort Deckstein

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The rock garden at Fort VI has something of an old fairytale forest. Due to the tall trees, it is always quite dark here, as if enchanted. You wouldn't be …

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5.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

803 m

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

692 m

616 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 7 June

23°C

10°C

31 %

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Decksteiner Pond Bridge – Cologne Forest Lab loop from Efferen

Chestnut-lined avenue at Decksteiner Weiher

Decksteiner Pond Bridge

Cologne Forest Lab

Viewpoint Hill in Cologne

Decksteiner Pond

House on the Lake at Decksteiner Pond

Bench with a view of the Decksteiner Weiher

Rock Garden at Fort Deckstein

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