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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Merten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Merten

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Merten

01:29

24.2km

70m

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: June 25, 2026

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

Heiland am Kreuz Wayside Cross and View

Highlight • Religious Site

This crossroads on the edge of the foothills - located above the Bornheim village of Waldorf - was built by the Waldorf bachelors more than 100 years ago, namely in 1893.

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6.01 km

Gut Dützhof

Highlight • Structure

Nice half-timbered courtyard. Today horse boarding.

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9.49 km

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Popular meeting point at a crossroads.

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9.80 km

Wetlands Near the Eiserner Mann

Highlight • Natural

10.7 km

Several forest and hiking trails intersect at the Eiserner Mann, making it a popular meeting point. In addition, there is seating and a shelter in its immediate vicinity, making it an ideal resting place.

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14.3 km

Path Along the Swist with Benches

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful path directly along the Swist. There are several benches that invite you to take a short break...

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15.7 km

Heimerzheim village and the Swistbach

Highlight • Settlement

Here you can take a break. Delicious cappuccino and apple pie are available from the Lennartz bakery.

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23.3 km

Rösberg Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Very great style and good landmark.

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24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

4.50 km

2.46 km

303 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

4.13 km

3.25 km

2.55 km

598 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

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Iron Man (Kottenforst) – Rösberg Water Tower loop from Merten

Heiland am Kreuz Wayside Cross and View

Gut Dützhof

Waldkrankenhaus Shelter

Wetlands Near the Eiserner Mann