Königsforst Forest Trail – Kettner's Pond loop from Rath/Heumar

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Königsforst Forest Trail – Kettner's Pond loop from Rath/Heumar

Moderate

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148

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Königsforst Forest Trail – Kettner's Pond loop from Rath/Heumar

04:46

17.9km

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Großer Steinberg

Naturpark Bergisches Land

Königsforst

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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494 m

Königs Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

This forest is really like something out of a movie set, totally mystical and it saved me from a shower today

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3.05 km

Wolf Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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4.13 km

Königsforst Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

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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4.47 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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5.42 km

Kettner's Pond

Highlight • Lake

There are benches to sit down

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11.2 km

Kleiner Wahlbach Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful little biotope in the middle of the royal forest

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13.1 km

Emperor's Oak in Königsforst

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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13.4 km

Königsforst

Forest

14.9 km

Water-treading spot at the Giesbach

Highlight • Rest Area

nice opportunity to cool off your feet

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

536 m

501 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.80 km

2.73 km

608 m

291 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

41 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 1, 2024,Durch den Königsforst mit "Aufstieg" zum Monte Troodelöh (höchster Berg Kölns)

Today I faced a very special challenge. It was high up. With only a backpack and no additional equipment, I climbed Monte Troodelöh. At a whopping 118 meters high, it pushed me to my limits. And I was close to giving up. 😉😉 But the climb was worth it. The view was breathtaking. After storming the summit, we continued leisurely …

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November 10, 2024,Durch den Königsforst

Through the Königsforst again. With the damp, cold air, it was simply beautiful. The many colors of the fallen leaves are simply amazing. The Königsforst offers so many paths. Always happy to come here.

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