Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Stommeln

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Pulheim

Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Stommeln

Moderate

4.4

(28)

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Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Stommeln

02:12

40.6km

130m

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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Am Sandweg

Naturpark Rheinland

Waldnaturschutzgebiet Knechtsteden

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.6 km

Mühlenbusch Forest Path

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Mühlenbusch and Chorbusch around the Knechtsteden monastery

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22.7 km

Knechtsteden forest nature reserve

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The Knechtstedener Wald is a forest area west of Dormagen, which includes the parts Mühlenbusch, Knechtstedener Busch and Chorbusch. It is a flora-fauna-habitat area and headwaters of the Pletschbach. Species …

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24.1 km

Knechtsteden Abbey

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The monastery is home to the Norbertgymnasium NGK, a Catholic school where prayers are still held in the morning. Both Christian denominations are taught here. Outside the monastery walls there …

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24.2 km

Knechtsteden Monastery

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The three-aisled groin vaulted basilica with columns and pillars in the "Rhenish column change" has a transept in the east and an eight-sided crossing tower. With this emphasis on the …

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24.3 km

Knechtsteden Abbey – Courtyard & Monastery Shop

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Depending on the season, apples, potatoes, carrots, and tomatoes are offered

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24.4 km

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

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The baroque gatehouse was built in 1705

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24.4 km

Knechtsteden Abbey Church and Gatehouse

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Great condition. A really small neighborhood that is definitely filled with life. a restaurant is not far away either.

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28.7 km

Chorbusch Forest Trail

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The approximately 6 km long route through the Chorbusch is alternately asphalted or forest floor

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33.9 km

Chorbusch

Nature Reserve

40.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

3.71 km

1.95 km

1.84 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

8.09 km

7.16 km

5.00 km

632 m

130 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Stommeln

Mühlenbusch Forest Path

Knechtsteden forest nature reserve

Knechtsteden Abbey

Knechtsteden Monastery

Knechtsteden Abbey – Courtyard & Monastery Shop

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

Knechtsteden Abbey Church and Gatehouse

Chorbusch Forest Trail

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