Bike tour through the outer forest and meadow belt: Experience Cologne's green spaces anew
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By bike through Cologne's green ring: A discovery tour in the outer forest and meadow belt
This bike tour opens a special nature and city experience in left-riverside Cologne: On September 12, 2026, the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Köln e. V. will lead from 12 PM to about 4 PM along the green belt circular route through the outer forest and meadow belt. The tour connects local history, landscape observation, and a lively understanding of Cologne's green heritage.
History that becomes tangible in the saddle
The outer forest and meadow belt emerged starting in the 1920s on the former Prussian outer fortification ring. Today, the outer green belt encompasses the city area over approximately 42 kilometers in length. The tour makes this development immediately tangible and shows how military infrastructure became a defining landscape space for nature experiences, local recreation, and urban culture.
Three stages, many perspectives
The tour follows the green belt circular route in three stages. The focus is on the history of formation, the special features of the area, and the forest composition. Those interested in urban ecology, forest history, and the interplay between green space and metropolis will experience a professionally sound city tour on two wheels.
Family-friendly and close to nature
The bike tour is also suitable for adults with children. However, dogs are not allowed. As it is a longer bike tour, weather-appropriate clothing and a roadworthy bike are recommended. The group size is limited to 20 people, allowing for an intense and personal discovery experience.
Meeting point and organization
The meeting point is the KVB stop Wilhelm-Sollmann-Straße in Cologne-Longerich. Registration is required and can be done via email or by phone at 02203 / 39987. The tour is organized by the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald Köln e. V., which stands for environmental education, forest knowledge, and the transmission of local history in Cologne.
Conclusion: Discover Cologne's green belt with new eyes
This bike tour combines movement, nature, and history into a varied excursion in Cologne's green urban space. Those who want to not only see the outer forest and meadow belt but understand it will find here a cultural enrichment with real added value. Sign up now and experience Cologne's green ring from a new perspective.
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