Descent in the forest – Königsforst loop from Hardt

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Bergisch Gladbach

Descent in the forest – Königsforst loop from Hardt

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Descent in the forest – Königsforst loop from Hardt

00:59

12.1km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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2.98 km

Descent in the forest

Highlight • Summit

The Bensberg forest is super nice, from Forsbach or Bensberg it can be heated super downhill 😊

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3.05 km

Wooden Shelter with Benches

Highlight • Rest Area

This shelter also offers protection to a larger group in any weather 👍🏼

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3.50 km

Forest trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Highlight • Trail

The way from Bensberger Straße up to the Tüttberg is currently a real pothole.

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5.97 km

Bunker near the former Forsbach station

Highlight • Structure

Not far behind the rest area "Alter Bahnhof Forsbach" there are the remains of a small bunker to be found :)

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6.02 km

Memorial at the Former Forsbach Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Forsbach station, which gave it its name, was built around 1889/90 when the railway connection established in 1868 between Mülheim and Bergisch Gladbach was extended to Forsbach, Untereschbach and Immekeppel …

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7.37 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

Super forest landscape, worth a detour.

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7.69 km

Sülztalbahn Rail Trail at Holzer Bach

Highlight • Trail

The Rösrath-Bensberg connecting route is a busy one. Depending on the time of day, there are many walkers, dog walkers, cyclists, racing cyclists, and e-bike riders. It could be wider and have a better surface.

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10.4 km

Steinhaus Forest Café

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Steinhaus is located on the northeast edge of the royal forest near Bergisch Gladbach-Moitzfeld not far from the center of Bensberg. Here you can get information about the Königsforst or …

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