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Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Alfter

Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Swistbach Cycle Path loop from Alfter

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Alfter

Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Swistbach Cycle Path loop from Alfter

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Swistbach Cycle Path loop from Alfter

01:44

31.5km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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3.48 km

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter

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Popular meeting point at a crossroads.

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4.64 km

Several forest and hiking trails intersect at the Eiserner Mann, making it a popular meeting point. In addition, there is seating and a shelter in its immediate vicinity, making it an ideal resting place.

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9.59 km

Heimerzheim village and the Swistbach

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Here you can take a break. Delicious cappuccino and apple pie are available from the Lennartz bakery.

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14.9 km

Trail along the Swist

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17.4 km

Swisttal Rest Area

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Very nice well-kept rest area. Unfortunately, you shouldn't expect ironed asphalt on the Swist route, but you will be rewarded by the landscape...

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18.0 km

Swistniederung bei Miel

Nature Reserve

19.5 km

Swistbach Cycle Path

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Nice, paved bike paths. Alternating sun and shade, even at over 30 degrees.

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27.8 km

Apple Route Experience Station Alfter

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The "Rhenish Apple Route" is a 124 km cycle path that connects the towns and communities of Bornheim, Alfter, Wachtberg, Meckenheim, Rheinbach and Swisttal. It thus includes the largest fruit …

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28.6 km

View of the Siebengebirge

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From here you can see the Siebengebirge even in rainy weather.

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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

5.52 km

5.08 km

2.88 km

584 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

10.9 km

1.45 km

1.38 km

386 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

27°C

15°C

0 %

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Swistbach Cycle Path loop from Alfter

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter