Von Diergardt Lake – Beach at Von-Diergardt Lake loop from Leverkusen
Von Diergardt Lake – Beach at Von-Diergardt Lake loop from Leverkusen
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Von Diergardt Lake – Beach at Von-Diergardt Lake loop from Leverkusen
02:35
10.1km
40m
Hiking
Moderate hike. 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 7, 2026
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Am Hornpottweg
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Start point
Bus stop
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1.78 km
Von Diergardt See Beach
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4.18 km
Hornpott Bench
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5.08 km
View of the lake at Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve
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5.37 km
Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve
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Location: Am Hornpottweg
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The "Am Hornpottweg" nature reserve on the northern city border with Leverkusen-Schlebusch is one of the most valuable biotopes in the Cologne city area.
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History:
Dry gravel was extracted in the middle of the mixed forest north of the former workers' settlement "Im Kunstfeld" until 1976. After it was closed down, it was originally planned to fill it. However, the bottom of the approximately 400-meter-wide gravel pit began to fill due to groundwater penetrating. As a result, the number of resting and breeding bird species and the floral biodiversity grew. Species on the Red List were found among them early on. This led to efforts to place the area under nature conservation. Thanks to the efforts of politicians and environmental associations, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia bought the old site and placed the wetland biotope under nature conservation in 1983. In 1993, the “Hornpottweg” road, which ran in the immediate vicinity in the direction of Leverkusen, was closed. The busy road made it difficult to protect common toads and other amphibians in the biotope. The pit itself was also fenced off and may not be entered. However, it is possible to transform it on the two-kilometer circular path.
Flora and fauna:
The water level of the ponds is subject to strong fluctuations, which are influenced by precipitation and the level of the Rhine. When the water level is high, the smaller ponds and water areas merge to form a lake of around six hectares.
During the last survey in 2015, 69 bird species (including 41 breeding bird species) were counted in the area.
In addition to the area around the water areas, the slopes with dense embankments of willows and blackberries, and the adjacent forest with tall pines and birch trees are also developing into species-rich biotopes. The habitats range from reed beds to grassland to small areas of sandy grassland. The rare plants here include the marsh iris, the water knotweed and the heather pink.
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5.62 km
Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve
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5.74 km
Lake in the Am Hornpottweg Nature Reserve
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7.69 km
Von Diergardt Lake
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7.87 km
Beach at Von-Diergardt Lake
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Beautiful even when it rains!
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10.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.39 km
2.19 km
437 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.06 km
2.82 km
2.48 km
1.26 km
407 m
< 100 m
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