Joerm Pond – St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel loop from Alfter

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Alfter

Joerm Pond – St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel loop from Alfter

Easy

4.5

(21)

100

hikers

Joerm Pond – St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel loop from Alfter

01:39

6.43km

20m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

Gielsdorf Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

The 14 meter high tower was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Built in the 19th century by the Deutz engine works in Cologne.

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74 m

Parking Area at Naturpark Rheinland

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Very nice!!!

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660 m

Joerm Pond

Highlight • Lake

The "Joerm" body of water was restored as a habitat for amphibians by the local committee of Gielsdorf, the parish of Sankt Jakobus and NABU-Bonn. (Text source: sign on site)

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969 m

Sangers Kreuz Shelter

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The shelter and “Zum Sangers Kreuz” are opposite each other. I don’t understand why there are two highlights for this. For me, they belong together.

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977 m

Sangerkreuz and Shelter

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The Sangerkreuz is somewhat hidden next to a shelter. Lovingly designed!

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2.95 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Rheinland

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Very nice path through nature

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3.76 km

Benches at the Wayside Crossroads in Naturpark Rheinland

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Nice benches to take a break

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4.82 km

St. Jude Thaddeus Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Above the Birrekoven district of Alfter is the small chapel dedicated to St. Judas Thaddeus. He is one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, his feast is celebrated on October …

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6.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.80 km

746 m

552 m

342 m

Surfaces