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North Rhine-Westphalia

Basalt Cliff on Kuckstein – View from the Rabenlay Skywalk loop from Deutsche Welle

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Basalt Cliff on Kuckstein – View from the Rabenlay Skywalk loop from Deutsche Welle

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Basalt Cliff on Kuckstein – View from the Rabenlay Skywalk loop from Deutsche Welle

01:57

6.78km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Siebengebirge

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2.36 km

Basalt Cliff on Kuckstein

Highlight • Natural Monument

fantastic view of the former quarry

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3.14 km

View from the Rabenlay Skywalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice viewpoint right on the Rheinsteig

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3.67 km

Between the Dornheckensee car park and Oberkassel, the path always runs close to the edge of the breakoff and there are several lookout points from which you can get an overview of the Rhine Valley.

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3.92 km

Every hike includes outlooks and views

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4.26 km

You couldn't see a lake

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4.67 km

View of Dornheckensee

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After the completion of the Oberkassel/Ramersdorfer basalt quarrying in the 19th century, some of the up to 70 sMeter deep quarrying sites filled with groundwater. Embedded in cliffs, the Dornheckensee …

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5.42 km

Dornheckensee

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The lake is somewhat hidden below a steep wall and is surrounded by trees. A beautiful motif in every season and always suitable for cooling your feet. However, bathing is prohibited.

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6.78 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.90 km

1.30 km

282 m

159 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

1.61 km

465 m

414 m

147 m

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

12°C

87 %

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