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North Rhine-Westphalia

Eigelsteintor Gate – Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl loop from Rheinaue Langel-Merkenich

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Eigelsteintor Gate – Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl loop from Rheinaue Langel-Merkenich

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Eigelsteintor Gate – Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl loop from Rheinaue Langel-Merkenich

01:34

25.4km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.66 km

Schillplatz Nippes

Highlight • Settlement

Busy place in summer. Many children and families, the coffee tastes best at Gernot’s, but they have the delicious cake at Morio and the hummus plate is a good tip. …

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13.1 km

Basilica of St. Gereon, Cologne

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Gereon is an outstanding example of late antique and high medieval architecture. The defining element of the building is a vaulted late antique oval building, which was “converted” in …

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14.5 km

Eigelsteintor Gate

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Interesting city gate with nice squares, cafes and beer gardens around it.

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15.1 km

St. Agnes Church, Cologne

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Agnes Church is the second largest church in Cologne.

It gave its name to the Agnesviertel (Agnes Quarter).

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16.7 km

Cologne Planetarium at the Leonardo-da-Vinci-Gymnasium

Highlight • Structure

the planetarium is self-made and really worth seeing

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19.6 km

Niehl Rhine Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the vantage point at Bremerhavener Strasse to the Mohlenkopfbrücke driveway, poplars line the path along the Rhine on both sides. A fantastic sight when the leaves turn yellow in …

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20.9 km

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a short or long break. Lots of sun but also lots of shade. A great bench to sit on.

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24.3 km

Cycle path on former railway line near Ford plant

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Useful passage between Fordwerken and Leverkusener Brücke

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

4.84 km

3.78 km

572 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

7.26 km

1.77 km

266 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

32°C

20°C

24 %

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