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View of Cologne – Madbachtalsperre loop from Watzenberg

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of Cologne – Madbachtalsperre loop from Watzenberg

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View of Cologne – Madbachtalsperre loop from Watzenberg

01:42

15.0km

230m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Madbachtal

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1.04 km

View of Steinbachtalsperre

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Take a break from a small dam with a circular hiking trail, benches and a refuge.

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1.64 km

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

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Nice place for a picnic. Between the trees you can enjoy the sunset mood over the dam in the late afternoon.

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1.74 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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The photos that can still be seen of the Steinbach dam, which show a large, shimmering blue water surface, are older. After the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021, due …

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2.64 km

Unteres Steinbachtal

Nature Reserve

5.41 km

View of Cologne

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Beautiful for cycling

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6.54 km

Madbachtalsperre

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The Steinbach dam, which is not far away, is now dry - i.e. after the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021 - and a green area can be seen instead …

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6.56 km

Madbach Reservoir

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The nearby Steinbach reservoir is now - that is, after the heavy rain catastrophe of July 2021 - dry, and instead of water, a green area can be seen. Here …

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14.9 km

Steinbach Reservoir

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Always worth it, only pay attention to pedestrians and especially children

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.85 km

1.01 km

920 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

4.12 km

3.05 km

2.08 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

29°C

12°C

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View of Cologne – Madbachtalsperre loop from Watzenberg

View of Steinbachtalsperre

View of the Steinbach Reservoir from the benches

Steinbach Reservoir

View of Cologne

Madbachtalsperre

Madbach Reservoir

Steinbach Reservoir

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