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View of Haus am See Köln – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Hürth

View of Haus am See Köln – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

Easy

4.7

(278)

1,742

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View of Haus am See Köln – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

01:49

7.19km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.41 km

Chestnut Avenue in the Cologne City Forest

Highlight • Forest

The "city forest" (see Gerda's contribution) here means a section of the "outer green belt" that stretches west of the Cologne-Klettenberg district between the A4 motorway and the military ring road. Above all, the "Decksteiner Weiher" is well-known.

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2.28 km

Decksteiner Weiher

Lake

2.66 km

Chestnut-lined avenue at Decksteiner Weiher

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Some of the trees along the two avenues are now around 80 years old. An avenue of this size and age always creates a very specific atmosphere and gives the pond and its surroundings the character of a larger park.

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2.70 km

Decksteiner Weiher Loop

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Beautiful circular route around the Decksteiner Weiher with great avenues on well-paved paths.

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3.35 km

View of Haus am See Köln

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Located in the middle of the green city forest on the banks of the pond, the restaurant attracts day-trippers and families, especially on weekends. The beer garden is adjacent to the sun terrace of the house by the lake.

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3.52 km

Bench with a view of the Decksteiner Weiher

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The Decksteiner Weiher is the largest, approximately two kilometer long, artificially created park pond in Cologne around 1930. It was also designed as a training course for rowing.
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3.70 km

House on the Lake at Decksteiner Pond

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The terrace of the Haus am See is surrounded by greenery and, with its mini golf course, is a popular destination, especially for weekenders.

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3.89 km

Decksteiner Pond

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In good weather, a pedal boat ride at the house on the lake is worthwhile

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5.07 km

Decksteiner Pond

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A section of canal connects the lower Decksteiner Weiher, located in the outer greenbelt, to the upper pond. Those wishing to circumnavigate only a portion of the pond can use a bridge at the canal's junction.

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7.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

1.09 km

307 m

255 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.15 km

255 m

212 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 12 May

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View of Haus am See Köln – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

Chestnut Avenue in the Cologne City Forest

Chestnut-lined avenue at Decksteiner Weiher

Decksteiner Weiher Loop

View of Haus am See Köln

Bench with a view of the Decksteiner Weiher

House on the Lake at Decksteiner Pond

Decksteiner Pond

Decksteiner Pond

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