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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

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Heaven's Ladder (200 steps) – View of Dansweiler loop from Königsdorfer Forst

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Rhein-Erft-Kreis

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Heaven's Ladder (200 steps) – View of Dansweiler loop from Königsdorfer Forst

Easy

4.3

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Heaven's Ladder (200 steps) – View of Dansweiler loop from Königsdorfer Forst

01:34

5.99km

50m

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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Naturpark Rheinland

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802 m

Forest Path in Naturpark Rheinland

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Driving hard in both directions

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1.08 km

Königsdorfer Forst

Nature Reserve

3.01 km

Heaven's Ladder (200 steps)

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The eight-minute song by Led Zeppelin is probably the best rock ballad of all time - but here is the ladder of heaven, which leads from Dansweiler on the Glessener …

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3.03 km

Himmelsleiter Wooden Steps, Naturpark Rheinland

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3.51 km

View of Dansweiler

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wonderful view

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3.57 km

Bench With View of Brauweiler Abbey and Cathedral

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3.72 km

View of Brauweiler

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4.04 km

View of Cologne Cathedral and TV Tower from the Forest Edge

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After the ascent to the edge of the forest, up the road to the Sonnenberg, one or the other needs a break and can't just sit here, you also have a great view

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4.81 km

View of Cologne skyline

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Very wide view over the surrounding area, in good weather you can look to Cologne.

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5.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.94 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.25 km

459 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Heaven's Ladder (200 steps) – View of Dansweiler loop from Königsdorfer Forst

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Heaven's Ladder (200 steps)

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