Clarenbach Canal – Rautenstrauch Canal loop from University of Cologne

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Clarenbach Canal – Rautenstrauch Canal loop from University of Cologne

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Clarenbach Canal – Rautenstrauch Canal loop from University of Cologne

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3.32km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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316 m

Fountain and canal in Lindenthal Stadtwald

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In the forest, field and meadow area between Dürener and Aachener Straße and in the lands of the Kitschburg with its estate, which the city of Cologne acquired in 1895, …

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1.03 km

Lindenthaler Canals

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nice to walk under shady trees

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1.16 km

Clarenbach Canal Tree-Lined Avenue

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There are avenues of horse chestnut trees on both sides of the Clarenbach Canal.

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1.54 km

Clarenbach Canal

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Very nice for a little walk to relax

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1.96 km

Rautenstrauch Canal

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Through the green to almost the center of Cologne.

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2.33 km

The Lindenthal canals (Rautenstrauch and Clarenbach) were laid out in 1925 by the then Cologne horticultural director Fritz Encke and are still attractive attractions in Cologne today. There are many joggers, walkers and cyclists on these canals.

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2.53 km

Bridge Over the Rautenstrauch Canal

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Bridges span the Rautenstrauch Canal, one of the two Lindenthal Canals. Not only do they allow you to change sides, they also give you good opportunities to experiment photographically with symmetries and reflections. Receding lines give the impression of depth.

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3.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

253 m

220 m

128 m

Surfaces