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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Stairway to Heaven, Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Glessen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Stairway to Heaven, Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Glessen

Easy

4.6

(29)

148

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Stairway to Heaven, Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Glessen

01:39

5.99km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

220 m

Source of the Pulheimer Bach

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Gem. Wikipedia: The creek rises below the Glessener height on the eastern slope of the Ville in about 100 m altitude with several sources in the nature reserve Liebesallee at …

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2

1.49 km

Himmelsleiter Wooden Steps, Naturpark Rheinland

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3

1.51 km

Heaven's Ladder (200 steps)

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The eight-minute song by Led Zeppelin is probably the best rock ballad of all time - but here is the ladder of heaven, which leads from Dansweiler on the Glessener …

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4

2.86 km

Stairway to Heaven, Glessener Höhe

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A wooden plank staircase with more than 200 steps leads to the summit of Glessener Höhe. As befits a summit, there is a fantastic view, a wooden cross and even a summit book.

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2.98 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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Between 1955 and 1970, the Glessener Höhe was heaped up as an external landfill from the masses of the opencast mines north of the forest. On its recultivated slope edge, …

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6

4.44 km

Himmelsleiter Staircase (Naturpark Rheinland)

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The lower section of the “Himmelsleiter” leads to a shelter called “An der Himmelsleiter”. From there it is just under two kilometers to the upper section of the Himmelsleiter, which leads to the summit cross on the Glessener Höhe.

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7

5.17 km

View of Cologne and surroundings from Naturpark Rheinland

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Nice view of Cologne and the surrounding area

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8

5.27 km

Grill Area at Königsdorfer Forst

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A large square with a covered gazebo, a barbecue area and a large lawn to practice sports activities.

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5.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

994 m

335 m

Surfaces

3.68 km

1.13 km

828 m

345 m

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