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Shelter at the Rather Weiher – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Kleineichen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Rösrath

Shelter at the Rather Weiher – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Kleineichen

Moderate

4.8

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890

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Shelter at the Rather Weiher – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Kleineichen

02:51

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Großer Steinberg

Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.34 km

Giesbach Crossing

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easy to drive gravel road with drive through the Giesbach a small refuge invites you to rest.

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4.20 km

Forest Educational Trail – Naturpark Bergisches Land

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There is a lot of information about the trees that grow here.

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4.20 km

Shelter at the Rather Weiher

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No spectacular panoramic views are to be expected on a hike through the Königsforst, but a body of water like this offers a nice little change in the forest. Especially …

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4.23 km

View of the Pond in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Very nice place to rest and relax.

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5.20 km

Picnic Area at Forschacher Weg

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The dining room in the forest. Nicely located!

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7.15 km

Königsforst Forest Trail

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The Königsforst is directly connected to the Wahner Heide. A jewel for Cologne residents that is quickly accessible for recreation. Whether on foot or by bike, many small and large …

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8.23 km

Wolf Trail

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The Wolfsweg is the connection from the water treading basin to Monte Troodelöh, the highest elevation in Cologne.

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9.00 km

Wolfsweg signpost – To Monte Troodelöh

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Then you know where to go

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.96 km

1.31 km

654 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

3.06 km

1.35 km

654 m

< 100 m

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Zum höchsten Punkt von Köln, Troodelöh 66-2024

It's a beautiful tour in the Königsforst. What's a bit annoying is that there are a lot of narrow, straight paths that don't end. Info from Wikipedia about Monte Troodelöh:
In 2001, under the leadership of the Rhineland-Cologne section of the German Alpine Club, a new summit cross with a bronze plaque on which the actual height was noted was …

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June 21, 2023,Wanderung Königsforst

Tour in the Königsforst with alumni today. In the end, unfortunately, a heavy rain shower caught us shortly before the finish. But the final stop in the Swallow's Nest was again to our liking. Delicious Sünner wheat and delicious schnitzel.

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August 7, 2021,Der Königsforst – Wassertretstelle Runde von Rath

Really nice tour, there is always something to discover and the tree population / variety changes constantly

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November 24, 2024,Königsforst – Der Königsforst Runde von Rath

Today we went for a hike through the Königsforst in almost summery temperatures (18°).
As always, we started at the "Schmitze Büdche" in Cologne Rath
No great demands, not much elevation gain but, despite the rain yesterday, very good paths

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September 1, 2024,Königsforst – Der Königsforst Runde von Rath

it was wonderful - on this hot day the forest did good

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Shelter at the Rather Weiher – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Kleineichen

Giesbach Crossing

Forest Educational Trail – Naturpark Bergisches Land

Shelter at the Rather Weiher

View of the Pond in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Picnic Area at Forschacher Weg

Königsforst Forest Trail

Wolf Trail

Wolfsweg signpost – To Monte Troodelöh

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