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Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Niehl Rhine Promenade loop from Nippes

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Niehl Rhine Promenade loop from Nippes

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Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl – Niehl Rhine Promenade loop from Nippes

00:45

10.7km

20m

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: March 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.30 km for 74 m

After 4.87 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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859 m

Gaffel in Linkewitz

Highlight • Restaurant

1.34 km

Alt St. Katharina (Niehler Dömchen)

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In the possession of the Kunibertstift, a chapel belonging to the abbey was named as a branch of the abbey in 1236. In 1260 the auxiliary altar of the chapel …

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1.41 km

Statue of Saint John Nepomuk at Alt St. Katharina

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Nepomuk is considered the bridge saint and patron of the secret of confession.

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1.82 km

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect for a short or long break. Lots of sun but also lots of shade. A great bench to sit on.

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4.04 km

Cycle Path Through the Ford Plant

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Interesting cars in the parking areas

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7.12 km

Expressionist transformer station Cologne-Niehl

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Old pumping station with great architecture at the Ford plants

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7.91 km

Floodwater Pumping Station Bremerhavener Straße

Highlight • Structure

Interesting pumping station with a visitor platform and stairs. One should be able to recognize the functioning there. Unfortunately, the discs are so dirty that this is not so easy. Luckily there's a sign that explains how it works.

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8.03 km

Niehl Rhine Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From the vantage point at Bremerhavener Strasse to the Mohlenkopfbrücke driveway, poplars line the path along the Rhine on both sides. A fantastic sight when the leaves turn yellow in …

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

1.27 km

702 m

677 m

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

4.19 km

879 m

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 22 May

30°C

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Gaffel in Linkewitz

Alt St. Katharina (Niehler Dömchen)

Statue of Saint John Nepomuk at Alt St. Katharina

Rhine Promenade, Cologne-Niehl

Cycle Path Through the Ford Plant

Expressionist transformer station Cologne-Niehl

Floodwater Pumping Station Bremerhavener Straße

Niehl Rhine Promenade

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