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North Rhine-Westphalia

Königsforst – Kettners Weiher Rest Area loop from Rath/Heumar

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Königsforst – Kettners Weiher Rest Area loop from Rath/Heumar

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Königsforst – Kettners Weiher Rest Area loop from Rath/Heumar

01:08

15.5km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Königsforst

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.08 km

Kneipp Pool in Königsforst

Highlight • Rest Area

Top maintained Wassertretbecken on the city boundary from Cologne to Rösrath in the middle of the king forest. Picnic areas and a refuge in the immediate vicinity.

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2

3.11 km

Ascent to the Kneipp Basin in Königsforst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Several paths lead from the intersection at the water step. This path goes in a small incline towards the railway path.
For drivers driving downhill towards the water treading area: …

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3

5.39 km

Gravel Path on the Former Railway Line in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Cycleway

Very pleasant gravel route, rides great!

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4

7.00 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

Super forest landscape, worth a detour.

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5

7.32 km

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail at Holzer Bach

Highlight • Trail

The Rösrath-Bensberg connecting route is a busy one. Depending on the time of day, there are many walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, racing cyclists, and e-bike riders. It could be wider and have a better surface.

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6

8.88 km

Kettners Weiher Rest Area

Highlight • Lake

With beautiful water lilies on the pond

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7

11.1 km

Junction of Rennweg and Bergmannspfad

Highlight • Trail

Intersection of Rennweg and Bergmannspfad.

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8

12.0 km

Rest shelter in Königsforst

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Going through the Königsforst is very relaxing and restful 🤙

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

560 m

184 m

138 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

4.72 km

1.70 km

219 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

33°C

12°C

61 %

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