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Naturpark Rheinland - Kappesweg

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Naturpark Rheinland - Kappesweg

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Naturpark Rheinland - Kappesweg

08:11

26.3km

150m

Hiking

The approximately 26 km long Kappesweg leads through the "Rhenish fruit and vegetable garden" of the foothills, which is characterized by the fertile soil and the good climatic conditions.
We pass farms that market their regional products in their own farm shop and offer a nice stop for coffee and…

by Naturpark Rheinland

Last updated: July 23, 2024

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Naturpark Rheinland

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6.66 km

View of the Vorgebirge

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13.3 km

Exposed Roots and Burrows on the Schneeberg Hollow Way

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Very nice roots and path

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15.7 km

Rösberg Castle

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The (former) castle is no longer a family home, but has been rebuilt and sold (if I may say so: piecemeal) as a condominium.

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16.2 km

Rösberg

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With about 1500 inhabitants, Rösberg is the third smallest district of Bornheim: Source Wikipedia

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17.2 km

Hemmerich Castle Ruins

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Although the formerly proud Hemmerich Castle has been a ruin since a devastating fire shortly after the end of the Second World War, it is still a clearly visible testimony to the castle complex of that time.

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

7.06 km

3.36 km

1.95 km

Surfaces

16.2 km

5.74 km

2.25 km

1.66 km

385 m

130 m

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March 19, 2025,Kappesweg ☀️🥾

🅿️ & 🛒& ☕️🍽️😋: Bursch Organic Farm

The Kappesweg trail leads through the "Rhenish fruit and vegetable garden" of the foothills.
So, in this case, Kappes stands for white cabbage and not nonsense 🤭!

More info 👇
naturpark-rheinland.de/kappesweg

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April 4, 2026,Kappesweg

So! Today was a short walk cancelled: No altitude meters and only distance. The Kappesweg does have its moments with beautiful views. However, I cannot recommend this circular hiking trail. It mainly leads over asphalt-heavy paths that are often used by motorized vehicles (my experience today). The Kappesweg is actually about 27km long. Thanks to my self-planned access path from …

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November 15, 2022,Naturpark Rheinland ✦ [4] Kappesweg & [5] Heinrich-Böll-Weg

📔Rhineland Nature Park: The 18 nature park routes
komoot.com/de-de/collection/2034234/-naturpark-rheinland-die-18-naturpark-routen

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February 26, 2025,Kappesweg

Tour: 2534
Date: February 26, 2025
Hiking guide: Rhineland Nature Park
Region: Cologne Bay
Length: 27.6 km
Net walking time: 4 hours 44 minutes (5.83 km/h)
Gross walking time: 5 hours 16 minutes (5.24 km/h)
Difficulty: Difficult
Weather: Sun, clouds, wind
Difference in altitude: 116 m
Elevation gain: 146 m
Rating: 3/5 points

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March 22, 2022

The approximately 26 km long Kappesweg leads through the "Rhenish fruit and vegetable garden" of the foothills, which is characterized by the fertile soil and the good climatic conditions.
We pass farms that market their regional products in their own farm shop and offer a nice stop for coffee and cake

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December 13, 2025

I quite liked it. Here's my video about it:
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Naturpark Rheinland - Kappesweg

View of the Vorgebirge

Exposed Roots and Burrows on the Schneeberg Hollow Way

Rösberg Castle

Rösberg

Hemmerich Castle Ruins

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