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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Pulheim

View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Rhein-Erft-Kreis
Pulheim

View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

Moderate

4.7

(29)

74

riders

View from Glessener Höhe loop from LVR Kulturzentrum Abtei Brauweiler

01:23

20.7km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.70 km

View of Cologne and the surrounding area from Naturpark Rheinland

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Route on the edge of the forest with a beautiful view of Cologne and the surrounding area

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2

3.50 km

Mountain bike trail in Naturpark Rheinland

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Nice curvy tail with a jump and 3 waves. Suitable for all bike classes (MTB) 👍🚴🏻

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3

4.00 km

The space can be rented and used for a small fee.
More information can be found here: glessen-ortsinfo.de/grillplatz-und-freizeitflaechen

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4

8.80 km

View from Glessener Höhe

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The Glessener Höhe is an artificially constructed hill. It is a former, now recultivated, spoil heap (tipping site) of the surrounding brown coal open-cast mines.

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5

9.79 km

Obere Himmelsleiter Wooden Stairs

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That's the nice thing about the Gl. Height. There are many ways up (stairs, gravel, asphalt).
And the view from the top is great.

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6

13.8 km

Connection between Glessener Höhe and Abtsbusch

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

3.07 km

1.41 km

369 m

257 m

Surfaces

8.75 km

7.65 km

4.27 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

14°C

9°C

96 %

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