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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Witterschlick Quarry Lake loop from Bonn Helmholtzstraße

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Witterschlick Quarry Lake loop from Bonn Helmholtzstraße

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Witterschlick Quarry Lake loop from Bonn Helmholtzstraße

01:25

26.8km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.6 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.65 km

Several forest and hiking trails intersect at the Eiserner Mann, making it a popular meeting point. In addition, there is seating and a shelter in its immediate vicinity, making it an ideal resting place.

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16.7 km

View of the Turquoise Water at Quarzgrube

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Even if the water looks so nice, please don't try to climb down here - Dat is Jefferlisch!

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16.7 km

View of the Turquoise Lake in Naturpark Rheinland

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16.7 km

View of Blausteinsee

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You definitely have to plan a break here 😎

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16.8 km

Witterschlick Quarry Lake

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Through the lime, the water of the gravel pit is colored turquoise around the lake are huge machines

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16.8 km

View of the Turquoise Lake at Quarzwerke Witterschlick

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Really nice, it's worth a look in sunny weather

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18.6 km

Path by the Clay Pit

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Beautiful cycle path past the clay pit with wildly romantic views of a great landscape!

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

6.97 km

2.10 km

1.17 km

378 m

160 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

11.3 km

610 m

472 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

30°C

12°C

0 %

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Witterschlick Quarry Lake loop from Bonn Helmholtzstraße

Shelter at Breite Allee