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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Kottenforst station – Apple Orchards of Meckenheim loop from Alfter-Witterschlick

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Kottenforst station – Apple Orchards of Meckenheim loop from Alfter-Witterschlick

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Kottenforst station – Apple Orchards of Meckenheim loop from Alfter-Witterschlick

01:55

31.7km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 24, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.77 km

Apfelroute Rest Area Heidgen

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Completely unexpected a beer garden-like break. Simply that way! I was excited.
Then in the direction of Flerzheim rather than through Heidgen make the detour past the radio tower is …

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2

3.24 km

Beautiful view of meadows and a radio tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

3.83 km

Kottenforst station

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You can drink or eat here in the shade on hot days. I would, however, only go to this restaurant for a drink or ice cream, because with so many …

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14.6 km

Weesgesweg

Nature Reserve

5

15.2 km

Apple Orchards of Meckenheim

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

On this section of the Rhenish Apple Route you cycle through impressively large apple orchards. No wonder, you are in the largest fruit and vegetable growing area in North Rhine-Westphalia. …

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6

16.5 km

Apple Route Experience Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The Rhenish Apple Route is not only signposted throughout, there are also twelve of these specially created adventure stations. All stations are marked with the route's apple logo and offer …

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7

18.7 km

Bench by the Stone Cross Monument

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You can take a nice break under a beautiful old chestnut tree.

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8

19.5 km

Apple Orchards on the Rheinische Apfelroute

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Cycling is fun here! Perfectly paved roads with no traffic.

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9

28.6 km

Borkeshof Farm Shop

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Directly at the radio tower at Volmerdhoven field you can pick up very local products here.

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B

31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

9.89 km

6.36 km

5.31 km

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

3.08 km

677 m

547 m

145 m

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

23 %

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Comments

April 11, 2025,Apfelblüte Rundfahrt

It was a very nice tour, with lots of sunshine and a bite to eat at Kottenforst train station.

It was a beautiful day 😍

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