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View of Cologne Cathedral – Quartz sand pit loop from Königsdorf

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Frechen

View of Cologne Cathedral – Quartz sand pit loop from Königsdorf

Easy

5.0

(2)

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View of Cologne Cathedral – Quartz sand pit loop from Königsdorf

00:41

10.1km

100m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.13 km for 111 m

After 8.09 km for 124 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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720 m

View of Cologne Cathedral

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Take your camera with you.

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1.06 km

Poplar Plantation

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Currently, almost all trees have been cut down.

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1.09 km

Poplar Avenue in Königsdorfer Forest

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Nice path for the Gravel bike, leads into the Königsdorfer forest with other nice trails ... but better not with a "real" racing bike.

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3.47 km

Quartz sand pit

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4.62 km

Bat Hotel in Naturpark Rheinland

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Old building used sensibly.

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5.76 km

Forest Trail in Naturpark Rheinland

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goes down to the railroad track.
Please turn off before the tracks. There's a fence there now.
You can get to the other side safely through the underpass

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8.28 km

Steep Hill in Naturpark Rheinland

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In addition to the gravel path is also a trail that is really steep

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8.53 km

View of the Quarzbergwerk (Quartz Mine) in Naturpark Rheinland

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Rest area with views of the quartz quarry. From here there are beautiful paths through the forest.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

1.65 km

504 m

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

1.75 km

1.08 km

754 m

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

27°C

14°C

0 %

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View of Cologne Cathedral – Quartz sand pit loop from Königsdorf

View of Cologne Cathedral

Poplar Plantation

Poplar Avenue in Königsdorfer Forest

Quartz sand pit

Bat Hotel in Naturpark Rheinland

Forest Trail in Naturpark Rheinland

Steep Hill in Naturpark Rheinland

View of the Quarzbergwerk (Quartz Mine) in Naturpark Rheinland

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