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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Schloss Bensberg

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Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Schloss Bensberg

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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Schloss Bensberg

01:55

7.18km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Parking

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793 m

Pavilion at the Kettner Weiher

Highlight • Rest Area

With beautiful water lilies on the pond

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896 m

Kettner's Pond

Highlight • Lake

There are benches to sit down

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1.84 km

Mount Troodelöh — Cologne's Highest Point

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The elevation, with its peculiar name, is actually the highest point in the Cologne city area. Every Cologne resident should probably have climbed it once in their life. This is …

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2.19 km

Königsforst Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

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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3.26 km

Kaisereiche Shelter and Rest Area

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The new refuge, resting place shortly before the Tütberg. Again, take a short break and then off to the summit storm.

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3.27 km

Giesbach Stream

Highlight • River

The Giesbach rises north of Forsbach, flows through the Pioneer pond and then comes to the Wassertretstelle where he is dammed in a basin.

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6.68 km

Resting benches at the Stone Cross, Königsforst

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The place is idyllically situated in the forest with a quiet, natural atmosphere surrounded by greenery – perfect for taking a deep breath and taking a break.

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7.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

506 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

904 m

755 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

21°C

9°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2023,Das ist der Weg: Malerische Herbstwanderung rund um den legendären Monte Trödelö 😊

Who doesn't know the legendary Monte Trödelö, the highest point in Cologne. Absolutely amazing with a height of an incredible 118.04 m. So bring good fitness 🤣
You simply have to conquer the “summit”😅
The tour runs along forest paths and narrow paths.
The autumn atmosphere in Königsforst is truly wonderful.
Light hiking boots are sufficient, there are no places …

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August 18, 2023,Monte Troodelöh – Königsforst: Runde von Forsbach

28° was expected today, and nothing was closer than a cool start to the day. The shady forests and fresh streams of the Königsforst offer the best opportunities for this. Detours to the Kaisereiche and the highest elevation in Cologne, the Monte Troodelöh, are of course a must.

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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Schloss Bensberg

Pavilion at the Kettner Weiher

Kettner's Pond

Mount Troodelöh — Cologne's Highest Point

Königsforst Forest Trail

Kaisereiche Shelter and Rest Area

Signpost at Monte Troodelöh

Giesbach Stream

Resting benches at the Stone Cross, Königsforst

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