The best cycling routes in Cologne

The best 20 km rides in Cologne

Each start's best ride of 20 km, numbered best first. Pick a number for its ride.

From Königsforst

Ranked first of 5 rides of this length in Cologne.

18.7 km about 56 min 134 m up 63% through nature

Starts at Königsforst tram stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Cologne

Through nature 63%median 22%

Quiet streets 41%median 77%

Climbing 24%median 6%

Longest nature stretch 6.4 km

Away from traffic 99%median 98%

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From Zollstock Südfriedhof

Ranked second of 5 rides of this length in Cologne.

14.9 km about 45 min 37 m up 61% through nature

Starts at Zollstock Südfriedhof tram stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Cologne

Through nature 61%median 22%

Quiet streets 67%median 77%

Climbing 8%median 6%

Longest nature stretch 3.7 km

Away from traffic 98%median 98%

Views 7%median 0%

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From Zündorf

Ranked third of 5 rides of this length in Cologne.

20.8 km about 1 h 02 15 m up 57% through nature

Starts at Zündorf tram stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Cologne

Through nature 57%median 22%

Quiet streets 89%median 77%

Climbing 2%median 6%

Longest nature stretch 8.1 km

Away from traffic 97%median 98%

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From Marsdorf

Ranked fourth of 5 rides of this length in Cologne.

22.2 km about 1 h 07 63 m up 42% through nature

Starts at Marsdorf station.

How it compares with the median ride in Cologne

Through nature 42%median 22%

Quiet streets 82%median 77%

Climbing 9%median 6%

Longest nature stretch 6.2 km

Away from traffic 100%median 98%

Views 4%median 0%

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From IKEA Am Butzweilerhof

Ranked fifth of 5 rides of this length in Cologne.

21.6 km about 1 h 05 29 m up 47% through nature

Starts at IKEA Am Butzweilerhof tram stop.

How it compares with the median ride in Cologne

Through nature 47%median 22%

Quiet streets 83%median 77%

Climbing 4%median 6%

Longest nature stretch 3.0 km

Away from traffic 98%median 98%

Views 10%median 0%

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The best cycling routes in Cologne

The best 20 km rides in Cologne

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