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Rhine Riverbank in Cologne – Langel Beach loop from Merkenich

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Rhine Riverbank in Cologne – Langel Beach loop from Merkenich

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Rhine Riverbank in Cologne – Langel Beach loop from Merkenich

01:17

5.09km

10m

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: August 18, 2026

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Rheinaue Langel-Merkenich

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

310 m

St. Amandus Church (Cologne-Rheinkassel)

Highlight • Religious Site

It may have been founded by the Amandus Monastery in Elno, today's Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Charles the Simple confirmed this monastery in the year 899 possessions on the Rhine. Monasteries such as …

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2

1.99 km

Rhine Riverbank in Cologne

Highlight • Beach

I did not think that we have so much beach along the Rhine. Here you can spend a beach day with the whole family on a nice summer day. wonderful

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2.48 km

Rhine Ferry St. Michael (Cologne‑Langel – Leverkusen‑Hitdorf)

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Always a pleasure to watch the boats on the Rhine. The constant back and forth can be observed particularly well in Langel. Here the ferry departs several times a day, …

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4

3.24 km

Langel Beach

Highlight • Beach

Was very busy today

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5

4.09 km

Langel Pumping Station with Water Lily Facade

Highlight • Monument

This pumping station on Kuhlenweg is also a visible sign of flood protection.
Aluminum profiles have been printed with a water lily motif on the long side, and the narrow …

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5.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.43 km

447 m

154 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

1.57 km

920 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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Comments

February 11, 2022,der Himmel hat Farbe🤗🔵🤗

Finally again 💙 Heaven over the Rhine, so a short walk from the Langel ferry to Kasselberg and back. The Rhine has a pretty heavy wave 🌬.🌊🙋🏻‍♀️🐢

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