Waldkrankenhaus Shelter – Gielsdorf Water Tower loop from Alfter

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Alfter

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter – Gielsdorf Water Tower loop from Alfter

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Waldkrankenhaus Shelter – Gielsdorf Water Tower loop from Alfter

01:08

10.9km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Heathland with horses and views in Naturpark Rheinland

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2.65 km

Memorial Cross with Bench in Naturpark Rheinland

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what prompted people to erect “their” cross at this point. (...) These wayside crosses [here in the form of a …

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4.30 km

View of the valley in Naturpark Rheinland

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From here you have a beautiful view into the distance and into the valley

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7.27 km

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter

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Popular meeting point at a crossroads.

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7.92 km

Shelter on the Pilgrims' Way and Waldville Trail

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I think it's really great that there are so many huts. From rain and thunderstorms one is sure in this forest.

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10.9 km

Gielsdorf Water Tower

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The 14 meter high tower was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Built in the 19th century by the Deutz engine works in Cologne.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.47 km

2.01 km

423 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

20°C

8°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

November 26, 2023,Winterlaufserie Alfter 2. Termin

After a stubborn flu-like infection, today I was only traveling at 90% capacity. It felt pretty good with 3 degrees and muddy paths...

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November 12, 2023,Alfter Winterlaufserie 10 km

Today I started the Alfter winter running series with 6 runs with a 10. The weather spoiled the starters with autumnal sun, fresh temperatures and a light breeze. Next time I'll wear more robust running shoes; the light competition shoes were suboptimal, as the ground conditions also offer everything your heart desires (asphalt, fine to coarse gravel, mud and fin …

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December 17, 2023,Alfter Winterlaufserie 4. Lauf

Great running weather, nice running series, no problems...

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