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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Gaffel in Linkewitz loop from Nippes

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Gaffel in Linkewitz loop from Nippes

Easy

12

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Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Gaffel in Linkewitz loop from Nippes

00:44

11.6km

10m

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: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.8 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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520 m

Cycle path between Niehler Ei and Niehl Cemetery

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice wide bike path with good asphalt between Niehler Ei and the Niehl cemetery. Good transfer route between the outer green belt and the Rhine.

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2

3.53 km

Cycle Path Through the Ford Plant

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Interesting cars in the parking areas

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3

9.24 km

Niehler Ei Junction

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It is great that there is this beautiful opportunity to master this main traffic hub, very pleasant.

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4

10.4 km

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl

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Perfect for a short or long break. Lots of sun but also lots of shade. A great bench to sit on.

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10.5 km

Interesting pumping station with a visitor platform and stairs. One should be able to recognize the functioning there. Unfortunately, the discs are so dirty that this is not so easy. Luckily there's a sign that explains how it works.

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6

10.8 km

Nepomuk is considered the bridge saint and patron of the secret of confession.

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7

10.9 km

Alt St. Katharina (Niehler Dömchen)

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In the possession of the Kunibertstift, a chapel belonging to the abbey was named as a branch of the abbey in 1236. In 1260 the auxiliary altar of the chapel …

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11.3 km

Gaffel in Linkewitz

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

801 m

569 m

470 m

127 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

2.70 km

1.19 km

531 m

167 m

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Sunday 31 May

25°C

13°C

28 %

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