St. Aposteln Basilica, Cologne – Heumarkt loop from University of Cologne

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

St. Aposteln Basilica, Cologne – Heumarkt loop from University of Cologne

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St. Aposteln Basilica, Cologne – Heumarkt loop from University of Cologne

03:42

14.5km

50m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.63 km

WDR Arkaden and Die Maus Figures

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The WDR and several other broadcasters are represented in Cologne!

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4.09 km

Tactile model of Cologne Cathedral

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Since September 2024, a 65 by 90 centimeter bronze model of Cologne Cathedral has stood at the foot of the cathedral's south tower. The bronze model is intended to make …

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4.86 km

I Love Cologne Installation

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06.12.2025 the sign is currently standing in front of the Thalia bookstore.

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5.51 km

St. Aposteln Basilica, Cologne

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The Catholic Church of St. Apostles is framed by the surrounding houses. The church looks back on almost 1,000 years of history, during which it was repeatedly expanded and rebuilt. …

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5.95 km

The St. Nicholas Village at Rudolfplatz

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The Hahnentorburg is one of twelve originally castle gates in the eight-kilometer-long medieval city wall of Cologne (1180–1220) and ensured western access to the city on the road to Aachen and Jülich. It is located on today's Rudolfplatz.

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8.81 km

Heumarkt subway station

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Beginning of the city center

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8.90 km

Heumarkt

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

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9.75 km

Bergisch-Märkische Railway Turntable Foundation, Kennedy-Ufer

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"... The circular building on Kennedy-Ufer may seem enigmatic to a passerby. It is the foundation of a turntable, a remarkable testimony to Cologne's transport history. Cologne was served by …

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.16 km

3.22 km

1.39 km

1.32 km

1.26 km

106 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.44 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

July 22, 2022,Keulen stadswandeling

A nice walk in which you deviate from the standard shopping streets. Seen beautiful houses, rested on a bench by the pond in a city park, walked over the bridge with thousands of locks, etc. etc. And the Rhine of course... 😉 Ended with a delicious snack at 'Servus'. Recommended!

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