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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Bergisches Land
Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
Bergisch Gladbach

Kettner's Pond – Königsforst loop from Hardt

Easy

4.5

(39)

115

riders

Kettner's Pond – Königsforst loop from Hardt

01:14

16.9km

130m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.87 km

Pavilion at the Kettner Weiher

Highlight • Rest Area

With beautiful water lilies on the pond

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2

2.96 km

Kettner's Pond

Highlight • Lake

There are benches to sit down

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3

6.97 km

Schiefer Hauweg

Highlight • Trail

Finest gravel passage

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4

10.1 km

Kneipp Pool in Königsforst

Highlight • Rest Area

Top maintained Wassertretbecken on the city boundary from Cologne to Rösrath in the middle of the king forest. Picnic areas and a refuge in the immediate vicinity.

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5

10.1 km

Ascent to the Kneipp Basin in Königsforst

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Several paths lead from the intersection at the water step. This path goes in a small incline towards the railway path.
For drivers driving downhill towards the water treading area: …

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6

12.4 km

Very pleasant gravel route, rides great!

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7

14.0 km

Königsforst

Highlight • Forest

Super forest landscape, worth a detour.

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8

14.3 km

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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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

2.73 km

318 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

5.10 km

2.27 km

587 m

392 m

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

98 %

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