Lake Boisdorf – Marienfeld Trailhead loop from Parrig

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Kerpen

Lake Boisdorf – Marienfeld Trailhead loop from Parrig

Moderate

4.7

(35)

114

hikers

Lake Boisdorf – Marienfeld Trailhead loop from Parrig

02:24

9.31km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

Information point and shelter at Boisdorfer See

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Great view of the Boisdorfer See

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1.51 km

Lake Boisdorf

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The Boisdorfer See is an opencast mine, which was created in a depression when the former Frechen opencast mine was recultivated. The lake is named after the former Kerpen district …

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2.07 km

Boisdorfer See und Fürstenberggraben

Nature Reserve

2.56 km

Bench with a view of Papsthügel

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If you can't separate yourself from the sight of the Pope's Hill, you have the opportunity to take a break here

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4.78 km

Pope's Hill (Papsthügel) on the Marienfeld

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The statues of the Three Kings (Kaspar, Melchior, Balthasar), which line the rear entrance to the so-called Pope Hill on Marienfeld near Kerpen, are mainly represented here because the XX. …

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5.52 km

Viewpoint

7.40 km

Marienfeld Trailhead

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Good starting point for various hikes. Family-friendly paths to the lake or Pope's hill.

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7.56 km

Kolping-Wollersheim Memorial Cross (Former Site of Modrath)

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Adolph Kolping, mentioned here, was born in Kerpen in 1813. He initially trained as a shoemaker, but later became a priest and is known by the honorary title "Father of …

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7.83 km

Lupine flowers in Naturpark Rheinland

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Sometimes it's the little things that can please you. So also this gem, if you look down at the right time.

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8.50 km

Picnic meadow with fire pit in Naturpark Rheinland

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There are several picnic benches and tables on this meadow, as well as a fireplace.

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9.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.28 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

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Comments

April 3, 2023,Boisdorfer See – Marienfeld/Papsthügel Runde von Götzenkirchen

A beautiful hike. You can really relax at the lake. The tour is not strenuous. The paths are very good.

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March 14, 2025,NSG Boisdorfer See und Fürstenberggraben

🌿 Pure nature between Lake Boisdorf and the Fürstenberggraben
A quiet retreat in the Rhineland – the path leads through the idyllic nature reserve between dense reed beds, old pollarded willows, and shimmering bodies of water. 🦆🌾 Dragonflies dance over the water, herons fly silently by, and with a bit of luck, you might spot grazing wild horses or donkeys. …

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