Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Köln-Worringen

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Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Köln-Worringen

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Knechtsteden Monastery – Chorbusch Forest Trail loop from Köln-Worringen

02:51

41.7km

110m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.3 km for 292 m

After 22.2 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.67 km

Chorbusch

Nature Reserve

8.30 km

Forest gravel path in Naturpark Rheinland

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A straight path through the forest. Especially nice for mountain or gravel bikes.

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9.08 km

Grüne Bahn Forest Path, Naturpark Rheinland

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12.5 km

Schlossgarten Monastery Entrance

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The baroque gatehouse was built in 1705

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12.5 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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12.7 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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13.9 km

18 Buchen

Forest

19.1 km

Mühlenbusch Forest Path

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Mühlenbusch and Chorbusch around the Knechtsteden monastery

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23.5 km

Mühlenbusch

Forest

34.8 km

The route through the Chorbusch forest runs on asphalt or forest floor. The forest floor is also fairly smooth and in good condition, making it suitable for road or city bikes. Naturally, it can get a bit muddy after rain.

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41.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

5.72 km

1.71 km

391 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

10.7 km

8.78 km

2.11 km

455 m

365 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

November 5, 2021,Knechtsteden 26-8-5

Ridden 26 KM, hitchhiked 8 KM, walked 5 KM.
Today I did a test lap with the repaired E-MTB. The breakdown devil has struck again. After 26 km in the bush with flat feet. Pushed to the Knechtsteden monastery. Attempt to repair started, unfortunately unsuccessful and the bike parked. Then got hold of an 8 KM ride option with the …

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