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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Grube Weiß

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Grube Weiß

Moderate

4.6

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176

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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Grube Weiß

04:34

17.1km

190m

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: April 22, 2026

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Großer Steinberg

Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.60 km

Resting benches at the Stone Cross, Königsforst

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The place is idyllically situated in the forest with a quiet, natural atmosphere surrounded by greenery – perfect for taking a deep breath and taking a break.

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3.61 km

Kettner's Pond

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There are benches to sit down

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4.59 km

Mount Troodelöh — Cologne's Highest Point

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The elevation, with its peculiar name, is actually the highest point in the Cologne city area. Every Cologne resident should probably have climbed it once in their life. This is …

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4.90 km

Königsforst Forest Trail

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The Königsforst is directly connected to the Wahner Heide. A jewel for Cologne residents that is quickly accessible for recreation. Whether on foot or by bike, many small and large …

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5.98 km

Wolf Trail

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The Wolfsweg is the connection from the water treading basin to Monte Troodelöh, the highest elevation in Cologne.

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10.3 km

Water-treading spot at the Giesbach

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nice opportunity to cool off your feet

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12.0 km

Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

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Impressively large oak. It is difficult for the layperson to assess whether this really dates back to the imperial era. The new refuge right at the intersection of numerous hiking …

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14.0 km

Kleiner Wahlbach Pond

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Beautiful little biotope in the middle of the royal forest

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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

579 m

430 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

2.89 km

2.87 km

790 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 18 June

36°C

18°C

77 %

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Kettner's Pond – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Grube Weiß

Resting benches at the Stone Cross, Königsforst

Kettner's Pond

Mount Troodelöh — Cologne's Highest Point

Königsforst Forest Trail

Wolf Trail

Water-treading spot at the Giesbach

Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

Kleiner Wahlbach Pond

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