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Old Market – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Old Market – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

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Old Market – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

06:02

23.6km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 362 m for 73 m

Open: • Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM-11:00 PM • Friday: 7:00 AM-10:00 PM • Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Zwischenwerk VIIIb

Fort

15.4 km

Rhine bank - Oberländer Werft

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's wonderful to unwind here. 🤗

🚢Watching the inland waterways...
Great photo opportunities 📸🌊💙

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16.1 km

Old Herkules Harbor Crane

Highlight • Monument

The old Hercules is the oldest crane in Cologne.

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16.2 km

Harbour Crane No. 35 (Old Hercules), Rheinauhafen, Cologne

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Great these old crane systems. And the nice thing is that they are really in great shape.

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17.2 km

Rheinauhafen Crane Houses

Highlight • Monument

Very creative crane houses on the Rhine

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18.5 km

Heumarkt

Highlight • Settlement

The Heumarkt is the second largest square in the old town and there is always something going on. 😊

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18.8 km

Old Market

Highlight • Historical Site

There are great pubs and breweries on the Old Market. From here you can also get to the old town hall. Not only does part of the Christmas market take …

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19.1 km

Roncalliplatz – South Side of Cologne Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Currently (as of April 2023), there is a large construction site at Roncalli Square.

The square itself regularly hosts events, such as a Christmas market or a well-known concert by the Cologne band Bläck Fööss to celebrate their anniversary.

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19.4 km

Cologne Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cologne Cathedral rises steeply high into the sky and has always shaped the banks of the Rhine in Cologne. At 157 meters high, it is the third tallest church …

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23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

3.24 km

3.07 km

2.87 km

411 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

7.71 km

3.71 km

1.14 km

488 m

479 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

19°C

42 %

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Old Market – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln-Ehrenfeld

Rhine bank - Oberländer Werft

Old Herkules Harbor Crane

Harbour Crane No. 35 (Old Hercules), Rheinauhafen, Cologne

Rheinauhafen Crane Houses

Heumarkt

Old Market

Roncalliplatz – South Side of Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

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