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View of Cologne – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Gierather Wald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

View of Cologne – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Gierather Wald

Moderate

4.1

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View of Cologne – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Gierather Wald

01:50

26.8km

310m

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: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Gierather Wald

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Bus stop

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4.49 km

Gravel Descent Through Naturpark Bergisches Land Forest

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Through the forest to Bensberg

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13.3 km

View of the Cologne Lowland from Naturpark Bergisches Land

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When the weather is clear, there is a magnificent panorama of the Cologne Bay 🥰

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13.5 km

View of Cologne Cathedral and Bergisches Land

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On a clear day there is a great view of the Bay of Cologne 👍

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14.0 km

View of Cologne and the Cologne Lowland from Sonnenberg

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A great look. A great route on the heights. At the weekend and in the evening if the weather is good, a lot of walkers, children, dogs, skaters etc.

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15.3 km

View of Cologne

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Very nice bike path, please pay attention to pedestrians, the section is very busy. But worthwhile!

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15.6 km

Affemia Coffee & Waffle Stand

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There are delicious waffles and coffee and nice entertainment

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15.9 km

View of Cologne Cathedral

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On this section there are a variety of views: About Cologne to the Eifel, to Dusseldorf, to Bensberg, etc!

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17.4 km

Quiet forest road

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This path through the sparse forest between Buschhorn and Voiswinkel has little traffic, is shady and wonderful to ride.

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

6.42 km

5.47 km

5.27 km

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

10.9 km

3.73 km

139 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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