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North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen

Königsdorfer Forest – Am Herzog Shelter loop from Königsdorfer Forst

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Running trails & routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Frechen

Königsdorfer Forest – Am Herzog Shelter loop from Königsdorfer Forst

Moderate

3.0

(1)

14

runners

Königsdorfer Forest – Am Herzog Shelter loop from Königsdorfer Forst

00:34

5.55km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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232 m

Königsdorfer Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Königsdorf Forest is located approximately 15 kilometers west of Cologne. The 330-hectare area is designated as a nature reserve and extends over a wooded ridge. The forest offers a protected habitat for animals and plants.

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2

734 m

Rooty Forest Trail in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight • Trail

Here you will find beautiful routes and can explore the whole Königsforst really well.

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979 m

Forest Trail in Naturpark Rheinland

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A beautiful path in the forest with lots of variety.

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4

3.25 km

Am Herzog Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This small refuge also invites you to take a rest in warmer weather, but today you had to keep moving. The section of trail behind was particularly beautiful.

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5

3.27 km

Heuweg Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

It is said that the hay path, now completely surrounded by forest,
used to lead past meadows in places, and that
there were extensive grassy areas in the adjacent Glessen …

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5.55 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

1.49 km

564 m

140 m

Surfaces

3.21 km

2.22 km

134 m

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Wednesday 21 October

13°C

7°C

39 %

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