Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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Chorbusch Forest Trail – Knechtsteden Abbey loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

02:59

49.3km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Am Sandweg

Naturpark Rheinland

Waldnaturschutzgebiet Knechtsteden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.51 km

Lake Pescher (south shore)

Highlight • Lake

Swimming is unfortunately forbidden and unfortunately you only rarely have a view of Lake Pescher, but a beautiful area and the rare views make up for it.

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12.3 km

Wüstung Altenhof

Forest

22.9 km

The route through the Chorbusch forest runs on asphalt or forest floor. The forest floor is also fairly smooth and in good condition, making it suitable for road or city bikes. Naturally, it can get a bit muddy after rain.

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26.5 km

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

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The baroque gatehouse was built in 1705

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26.6 km

Knechtsteden Abbey – Courtyard & Monastery Shop

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Depending on the season, apples, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes are offered

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26.8 km

Knechtsteden Abbey

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The monastery is home to the Norbertgymnasium NGK, a Catholic school where prayers are still held in the morning. Both Christian denominations are taught here. Outside the monastery walls there …

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37.6 km

Randkanal Cycle Path

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The beautiful cycle path along the Randkanal leads around Sinnersdorf to Pulheim Lake

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38.3 km

Regenwasserauffangbecken

Lake

45.0 km

Path Along Westfriedhof

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Car-free on good asphalt along the west cemetery.

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

14.8 km

7.58 km

4.75 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.5 km

12.4 km

4.53 km

1.31 km

557 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

14°C

7°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

April 12, 2025,Das ist der Weg: Durch den Chorbusch zum Kloster Knechtsteden und zurück nach Ehrenfeld

A beautiful bike ride, mostly off-road, along bike paths, field paths, and forest trails through fields, meadows, and forests to Knechtsteden Monastery. There, the monastery beer garden invites you to take a break.
In good weather, the beer garden is very busy.
Otherwise, there are no other places to stop for refreshments. Although, there are two great farm shops along …

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