Cologne: ancient and modern architecture by bike
Cologne: ancient and modern architecture by bike
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Cologne: ancient and modern architecture by bike
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35.3km
130m
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Roman times, the Middle Ages, and modern times – Cologne's eventful history has left its mark and is reflected in its diverse architecture. This bike tour gives you a glimpse into the architecture of this vibrant metropolis and promises long stretches along the Rhine with stunning panoramas of Cologne.
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Last updated: May 14, 2025
This route includes a ferry crossing
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After 21.6 km for 466 m
Waypoints
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78 m
Cologne Cathedral
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3.00 km
Deutz Swing Bridge
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16.8 km
Wahn Castle – Theatre Studies Collection of the University of Cologne
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29.1 km
Cologne Fortress Museum – Zwischenwerk VIII B
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32.8 km
Rheinauhafen, Cologne
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33.5 km
Kranhäuser Cologne
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35.3 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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22.2 km
4.56 km
4.54 km
2.93 km
549 m
461 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
27.6 km
3.96 km
2.66 km
947 m
< 100 m
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A dream :) Today I drove to Cologne and met up with dear Jens. He is also currently building his bicycle caravan. Over coffee and a wonderful view of the Rhine, we chatted about all sorts of things. Afterwards we went out into the countryside to Björn's old spot (Homeless on Tour). There we discovered some beautiful places where we want to meet up again, but with FaWoWa. Then we went to the Kranhäuser and after a coffee and a currywurst (thanks Jens :) we cycled away from the rain and past the Poller Wiesen to the campsites on the Rhine. Just past the Rodenkirchen bridge there is a tiny house area and a nice café with millet cake ;) Our paths then parted at the Krokolino ferry. I then drove home across the fields and was able to admire the beautiful rapeseed fields.
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April 2, 2021
Roman times, the Middle Ages, and modern times – Cologne's eventful history has left its mark and is reflected in its diverse architecture. This bike tour gives you a glimpse into the architecture of this vibrant metropolis and promises long stretches along the Rhine with stunning panoramas of Cologne
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