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Waldschutzhütte in Köln – Hornpottsee Runde von Am Hornpottweg

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Waldschutzhütte in Köln – Hornpottsee Runde von Am Hornpottweg

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April 6, 2026

Waldschutzhütte in Köln – Hornpottsee Runde von Am Hornpottweg

Easy

01:51

7.18km

3.9km/h

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1.67 km

Manfred Wolf Memorial Bench

Highlight • Structure

A rustic wooden bench, donated by Manfred Wolf, invites you to linger.

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1.75 km

Forest Shelter in Cologne

Highlight • Rest Area

In the refuge there is a bench to rest and linger. However, the hut is not of much use in heavy rain. A bird is currently breeding here - please be careful.

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4.29 km

"Hornpott" nature reserve
Location: Am Hornpottweg
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The "Am Hornpottweg" nature reserve on the northern city border with Leverkusen-Schlebusch is one of the most valuable biotopes in the Cologne city …

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4.40 km

Water Buffalo at Am Hornpottweg

Highlight • Natural

😯😲What huge...magnificent animals 🐾
This is where your eyes really open 😳
When you see them... great photo motif 🐾📸

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4.54 km

Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A former forest gravel pit was declared a nature reserve in 1983. In the meantime, this NSD is also a valuable resting area for many migratory birds.

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4.66 km

Lake in the Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve

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The area is popularly known as "Hornpott" because bones were ground into artificial fertilizer in a glue factory and horn was burned in a "pot" to produce glue and buttons.

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5.06 km

Hornpottsee

Highlight • Lake

If you look closely, you can spot Galloway cattle and two water buffalo!

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5.49 km

Hornpott Bench

Highlight • Monument

A bench with a carved pot. Unfortunately the lid is rusted and cannot be removed and a few idiots have smeared graffiti on it. Otherwise a great idea.

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5.93 km

Waldschenke Köln-Dünnwald

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A very cozy beer garden; ideal for a stop.

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7.18 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.11 km

1.41 km

623 m

524 m

495 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.93 km

1.23 km

738 m

410 m

< 100 m

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Waldschutzhütte in Köln – Hornpottsee Runde von Am Hornpottweg

Manfred Wolf Memorial Bench

Forest Shelter in Cologne

Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve

Water Buffalo at Am Hornpottweg

Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve

Lake in the Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve

Hornpottsee

Hornpott Bench

Waldschenke Köln-Dünnwald

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