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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Horst Winter Pond – Steinhaus visitor portal loop from Grube Weiß

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Horst Winter Pond – Steinhaus visitor portal loop from Grube Weiß

Moderate

4.9

(20)

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Horst Winter Pond – Steinhaus visitor portal loop from Grube Weiß

02:12

7.98km

140m

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: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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1.20 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

The Königsforst east of Cologne is a wonderful area for hikers, joggers, mountain bikers and horse riders and is home to the highest point in Cologne's urban area.

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1.22 km

Bench in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Rest Area

It's wonderful here in the summer. It's always a bit cooler than in the hectic city 😅.

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3.58 km

Ant protection area in Königsforst

Highlight • Natural

There are free species in the royal forest, and there is even an ant guard.

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6.21 km

The pond is quietly nestled in the forest and is easily accessible via various hiking trails.
It was named after long-time district forester Horst Winter, who worked in the Königsforst, particularly around the Tütberg, for over 40 years.

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6.38 km

Stone Fountain on the Pilgrims' Way Marburg–Cologne

Highlight • Structure

The history of the Königsforst undoubtedly includes the medieval trade route Brüderstraße, which today is part of the Way of St. James and is known as the Cologne Elisabeth Path.

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6.44 km

Stone Well in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rather no drinking water

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6.47 km

Frog Pond in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Lake

A hike through a typical Bergisches landscape, which shows us the abundance of water in this area through the many streams.

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7.45 km

Steinhaus visitor portal

Highlight • Rest Area

The Steinhaus Visitor Portal has been open to the public since June 2011.

Steinhaus Portal
Steinhaus is located on the northeastern edge of the Königsforst forest near Bergisch Gladbach-Moitzfeld, not …

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7.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

430 m

245 m

Surfaces

4.44 km

2.45 km

764 m

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

22°C

16°C

90 %

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Horst Winter Pond – Steinhaus visitor portal loop from Grube Weiß

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Ant protection area in Königsforst