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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Weir at the retention basin Naturpark Rheinland – Small Lake at Papsthügel loop from Boisdorfer See und Fürstenberggraben

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Weir at the retention basin Naturpark Rheinland – Small Lake at Papsthügel loop from Boisdorfer See und Fürstenberggraben

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5.0

(4)

30

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Weir at the retention basin Naturpark Rheinland – Small Lake at Papsthügel loop from Boisdorfer See und Fürstenberggraben

01:21

5.28km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Marienfeld Trailhead

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Good starting point for various hikes. Family-friendly paths to the lake or Pope's hill.

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2

461 m

Weir at the retention basin Naturpark Rheinland

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The weir system controls the inflow into the retention basin in flood peaks.

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2.50 km

Bench With View of Marienfeld

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Wind-protected bank on the edge of the Marienfeld. A nice way to take a break away from the Pope's Hill...

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3.30 km

Small Lake at Papsthügel

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Here you can often see the young swans

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5

3.72 km

Boisdorf Breeding Area Observation Platform

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Unfortunately, it's overgrown.

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6

3.73 km

Observation deck with a view of the biotope and the lake

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Beautiful observation deck, from which one has a magnificent view of the biotope and the lake. On the other side of the road are two benches where you can take a leisurely break.

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4.54 km

Compensation Area of Kolpingstadt Kerpen

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8

4.69 km

Old Mödrath Cemetery War Memorial

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in memory of those who died in WWII in Mödrath

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5.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.43 km

1.29 km

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Wednesday 1 July

26°C

14°C

77 %

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