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Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

02:59

49.3km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Am Sandweg

Naturpark Rheinland

Waldnaturschutzgebiet Knechtsteden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.51 km

Lake Pescher

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You can completely hike around Lake Pescher. At many parts of the shore you have an unobstructed view of the lake.

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12.5 km

Orrer Wald und Große Laache

Nature Reserve

22.9 km

Chorbusch Forest Trail

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The approximately 6 km long route through the Chorbusch is alternately asphalted or forest floor

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26.2 km

View of Knechtsteden Abbey over rapeseed fields

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Beautiful view from there.

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26.5 km

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

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The baroque gatehouse was built in 1705

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26.8 km

Knechtsteden Abbey

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The monastery is home to the Norbertgymnasium NGK, a Catholic school where prayers are still held in the morning. Both Christian denominations are taught here. Outside the monastery walls there …

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29.7 km

The route through the Chorbusch forest runs on asphalt or forest floor. The forest floor is also fairly smooth and in good condition, making it suitable for road or city bikes. Naturally, it can get a bit muddy after rain.

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37.6 km

Randkanal Cycle Path

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The beautiful cycle path along the Randkanal leads around Sinnersdorf to Pulheim Lake

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38.3 km

Regenwasserauffangbecken

Lake

45.0 km

Path Along Westfriedhof

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Car-free on good asphalt along the west cemetery.

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

15.1 km

7.84 km

3.84 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

9.07 km

4.80 km

4.70 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

27°C

17°C

44 %

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Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

Lake Pescher

Chorbusch Forest Trail

View of Knechtsteden Abbey over rapeseed fields

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

Knechtsteden Abbey

Chorbusch Forest Trail

Randkanal Cycle Path

Path Along Westfriedhof

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