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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen

View from Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen

View from Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

Moderate

4.7

(6)

68

riders

View from Glessener Höhe – View from Glessener Höhe loop from Frechen-Königsdorf

02:02

32.3km

250m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 100 m for 7 m

After 32.3 km for 7 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.68 km

Trail in Königsdorfer Wald, Naturpark Rheinland

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nice trail section 👍👀💨

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2

16.0 km

Connection between Glessener Höhe and Abtsbusch

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3

19.9 km

Quaint seating area

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4

19.9 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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From here you have a great view of the valley.

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21.4 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

26.4 km

Heidenburg ramp on the Via Belgica

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If you want to climb Monte Glessano, you have to go up there

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32.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

3.69 km

3.05 km

209 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

12.4 km

3.95 km

1.08 km

661 m

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