Birch forest in Wahner Heide – Heather fields in the Wahner Heide loop from Troisdorf

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Troisdorf

Birch forest in Wahner Heide – Heather fields in the Wahner Heide loop from Troisdorf

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Birch forest in Wahner Heide – Heather fields in the Wahner Heide loop from Troisdorf

04:02

15.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Wahner Heide im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.07 km

Sand dune in the Wahner Heide

Highlight • Natural

After the Ice Age, sand was blown here, forming dunes. Despite sufficient rainfall, water is scarce here because the water quickly seeps away. On these dunes, you can find dry …

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7.79 km

Wahner Heide Heathland

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I was stopped today, March 23rd, by nature conservation officials operating under the regulatory agency. The man from the regulatory office (nature protection) informed me in a friendly manner and …

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8.90 km

Birch forest in Wahner Heide

Highlight • Forest

The Planitzweg is free between Altenrather Straße and Pingenweg thanks to red marker posts, but is closed from the gate. "Because of location training ground" - honestly? Under the Belgian …

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11.2 km

Heather fields in the Wahner Heide

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A must in the Rhineland. No matter what time of year.

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11.5 km

View from the Telegraphenberg over the Wahner Heide

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A wonderful distant view is offered from this mountain (hill), the Telegrafenberg.

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12.5 km

Forest path behind the Heidekönig Café

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

3.47 km

866 m

141 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

3.48 km

1.31 km

1.24 km

916 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

7°C

21 %

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Comments

September 12, 2021,Telegraphenberg-Tour mit Schlenker durch die Heide

Because it was so beautiful last week, I still ran the Telegraphenberg tour in the Wahner Heide today. But here I would have expected more different perspectives on the blooming heather. Instead, the majority went through pine and birch forest. That's why we added a dangling on the Telegraphenberg to get as close to the heather as possible and to …

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February 19, 2025,Birkenbruch – Wahner Heide Runde von Troisdorf Vortour von Lothar

The route is long and very beautiful in places, especially the Cuckoo Trail. I designed the tour according to my own ideas.

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August 13, 2022,Vom Telegraphenberg in der Wahner Heide bis Spich: den Zauneidechsen auf der Spur🦎

Beautiful, leisurely hike in the Wahner Heide nature reserve! At the end with a stop at the nice excursion restaurant "Heidekönig"! Yesterday, in the beer garden there, the summer heat was really bearable! 🍻

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July 26, 2025,Wanderung durch die Wahner Heide – Natur pur vor den Toren Kölns

The tour starts in Spich, easily accessible by train S19, S12, or various regional connections.

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August 6, 2022,Telegraphenberg-Tour 🥾 Rundwanderweg durch die Wahner Heide

Always follow the yellow lizard 🦎.

More info 👇
wahnerheide.net/wanderweg.php?wanderweg_id=15&alter_startwert_wege=0.

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June 19, 2025,Wandern

Today, in beautiful, sunny weather, we walked between inland dunes and birch forests through the Wahner Heide, the second largest and most species-rich nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia, located between Cologne, Rösrath, and Troisdorf.

@Bibonko ❤️
@Aktivix 🌐
@Dany

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June 11, 2025,Telegraphenberg – Wahner Heide Runde von Spich

In perfect weather, we went on a circular hike through the Wahner Heide today – starting and finishing in Spich.
Telegraphenberg Hill offered a sweeping view of the heath landscape and was the highlight of the tour.
The paths were easy to walk, and the tranquil surroundings were ideal for unwinding.
I took several photos along the way to better …

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