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Wahner Heide & Königsforst Cycling Loop

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Wahner Heide & Königsforst Cycling Loop

Moderate

4.1

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Wahner Heide & Königsforst Cycling Loop

02:57

45.6km

250m

Cycling

You'll circle Cologne-Bonn Airport, immersing yourself in two impressive landscapes: the Königsforst forest and the Wahner Heide heathland. The latter is one of the most important heathlands in Europe and is considered the most biodiverse nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia.

A worthwhile first stop is Gut Leidenhausen. This former farm…

by Rhein-Sieg Tourismus

Last updated: July 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

Königsforst

Wahner Heide

Wahner Heide im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Aggeraue zwischen Lohmar und Siegburg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Gut Leidenhausen

Highlight • Historical Site

In the middle of the green, on the edge of the Wahner Heide nature reserve, the Gut Leidenhausen environmental education center invites you to an unforgettable excursion to the historic …

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9.55 km

Königsforst

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In the dense greenery of the Königsforst forest, visitors lose track of time and space, immersing themselves completely in the tranquility of the woods. It's the perfect place to escape …

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19.0 km

Turmhof Portal and Bergische Greifvogelhilfe

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The Turmhof portal was once the largest heathland farm in the area. It is nestled within the historic scattered settlement of Rösrath-Brands with its wood-pastures, fields, and pastures, and borders …

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20.9 km

Eulenbroich Castle

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Eulenbroich Castle was built around 1200 as a moated castle and is located in the Sülz river valley, very close to the center of Rösrath. Over the centuries, the building …

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31.3 km

Wahner Heide

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Discover this extraordinary natural landscape and enjoy the peace and beauty of the heath. The typical heath vegetation, with its flowering heather and rare plant species, and the impressive sand …

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35.2 km

Burg Wissem

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Wissem Castle is the landmark of Troisdorf and dates back to the Merovingian period (500-700 AD). It was a moated castle and fortification, the ancestral seat of the Lords of …

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35.4 km

Picture Book Museum Burg Wissem

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The Picture Book Museum, housed in the manor house of Wissem Castle, is unique in Europe. As a specialized museum for artistic picture book illustration, it boasts a top-class collection …

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45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

14.8 km

7.13 km

6.25 km

1.52 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

9.02 km

4.37 km

2.97 km

2.09 km

277 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

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Comments

June 2, 2025,Knotenpunkttour Wahner Heide & Königsforst 🚲

🅿️: Königsforst hiking car park, near the Schmitzebud (Cologne's oldest kiosk and cyclists' meeting place)

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March 2, 2026

You'll circle Cologne-Bonn Airport, immersing yourself in two impressive landscapes: the Königsforst forest and the Wahner Heide heathland. The latter is one of the most important heathlands in Europe and is considered the most biodiverse nature reserve in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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A worthwhile first stop

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Wahner Heide & Königsforst Cycling Loop

Gut Leidenhausen

Königsforst

Turmhof Portal and Bergische Greifvogelhilfe

Eulenbroich Castle

Wahner Heide

Burg Wissem

Picture Book Museum Burg Wissem

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