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Cycle route · Cologne · Updated on 14 November 2026

EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande cycle route

EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande is a cycle route of 192.3 km from Cologne. Along the way you'll find 786 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets, 2 bike pumps and 1 honesty box.

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EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande
Historische Drehbrücke · after 75 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 192.3 km
  • ± 12:50 h
  • ↑ 56 m · ↓ 82 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • International route
  • Colour of the signs

  1. Start in Cologne

    0 km

  2. 167 m

    Pegel Köln

    167 m

    Public toilet

  3. 155 m

    Cologne Museum of the History of Medicine

    322 m

    Public toilet

  4. 323 m · 3 benches

    Mahnmal für die schwulen und lesbischen Opfer des Nationalsozialismus in Köln and 3 more

    645 m

    Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II., Mahnmal für verfolgte Armenier and Reiterstandbild Kaiser Friedrich III.

  5. 6.3 km · 83 benches

    Public toilet

    7 km

  6. 857 m · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    7.8 km

  7. 7 km · 12 benches

    Honesty box

    14.9 km

  8. 14.6 km · 44 benches

    Public toilet

    29.4 km

  9. 17.8 km · 110 benches

    Obertor and 3 more

    47.2 km

    Clemens Sels Museum Neuss, Obertorkapelle and Windmühlenturm

  10. 301 m · 17 benches

    Blutturm

    47.5 km

    Public toilet

  11. 834 m · 39 benches

    Public toilet

    48.4 km

  12. 500 m · 11 benches

    Marienborn

    48.9 km

    Memorial

  13. 7.9 km · 100 benches

    Rheinkirmes Entrance North

    56.8 km

    Attraction

  14. 2.9 km · 14 benches

    Public toilet

    59.7 km

  15. 232 m

    Public toilet

    59.9 km

  16. 15.1 km · 41 benches

    historic pivot bridge

    75 km

    Attraction

  17. 1.6 km · 3 benches

    Mariensäule and 1 more

    76.6 km

    Uerdinger Burg

  18. 587 m · 14 benches

    Water point

    77.2 km

  19. 5.1 km · 14 benches

    Heimat- und Schulmuseum "Lehrerhaus"

    82.3 km

    Museum

  20. 3 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    85.3 km

  21. 27.9 km · 104 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    113.2 km

  22. 12.7 km · 10 benches

    Fort Blücher

    125.9 km

    Fort

  23. 12.5 km · 25 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    138.4 km

  24. 405 m · 12 benches

    Kriemhildmühle

    138.8 km

    Public toilet

  25. 864 m · 21 benches

    Public toilet

    139.6 km

  26. 1.7 km · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    141.4 km

  27. 3 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    144.3 km

  28. 969 m · 9 benches

    Public toilet

    145.3 km

  29. 14.2 km · 19 benches

    Kalkarer Mühle

    159.5 km

    Attraction

  30. 165 m · 2 benches

    Städtisches Museum

    159.7 km

    Public toilet and water point

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  1. 883 m · 17 benches

    Mühlenstumpf

    160.5 km

    Ruins

  2. 4.8 km

    Haus Kemnade

    165.3 km

    Castle

  3. 16.8 km · 4 benches

    Haus Koekkoek

    182.1 km

    Museum

  4. 10.2 km · 27 benches

    Finish

    192.3 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 53.1 kmBetween 85.3 km and 138.4 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

24 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 16 more along the route are on the map.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 56 m
Down
↓ 82 m
Highest point
52 m
Lowest point
14 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

192.3 km in total
  • Path: 96.8 km
  • Street: 27.2 km
  • Road: 22.6 km
  • Track: 17.6 km
  • Cycle path: 9.4 km
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 7.1 km
  • Busy road: 6.5 km
  • Unknown: 4.8 km

Surfaces

192.3 km in total
  • Asphalt: 131.1 km
  • Paved: 43 km
  • Gravel: 14.7 km
  • Unknown: 3.1 km

About the cycle route EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande is a cycle route of 192.3 km that starts in Cologne. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Pegel Köln (after 200 m), Cologne Museum of the History of Medicine (after 322 m) and Mahnmal für die schwulen und lesbischen Opfer des Nationalsozialismus in Köln (after 645 m).

How hard is the route?

You climb 56 m in total and descend 82 m. Allow ± 12:50 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is path (96.8 km), street (27.2 km) and road (22.6 km). Of the surface, 131.1 km asphalt and 43 km paved. For 3.1 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 786 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets, 2 bike pumps and 1 honesty box. You can fill your bottle after 77.2 km, after 113.2 km and after 159.7 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 53.1 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Route - part Germany

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Cologne CathedralCologne CathedralAttraction · 345 m from the route
  2. 2Museum KunstpalastMuseum KunstpalastMuseum · 742 m from the route
  3. 3Rhine TowerRhine TowerViewpoint · 930 m from the route
  4. 4Kasteel DoornenburgKasteel DoornenburgAttraction · 5.6 km from the route
  5. 5Kasteel Huis BerghKasteel Huis BerghCastle · 5.9 km from the route
  6. 6Chocolate MuseumChocolate MuseumMuseum · 362 m from the route
  7. 7Museum LudwigMuseum LudwigMuseum · 212 m from the route
  8. 8Fort PannerdenFort PannerdenAttraction · 3.3 km from the route
  9. 9Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation CorboudWallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation CorboudMuseum · 344 m from the route
  10. 10Romano-Germanic MuseumRomano-Germanic MuseumMuseum · 291 m from the route
  11. 11De RosmolenDe RosmolenMuseum · 9.2 km from the route
  12. 12Xanten CathedralXanten CathedralAttraction · 113 m from the route
  13. 13Quirinus-MünsterQuirinus-MünsterAttraction · 329 m from the route
  14. 14CamphuysenCamphuysenCastle · 6 km from the route
  15. 15Huis LoowaardHuis LoowaardCastle · 8.5 km from the route
  16. 16St. Gereon's BasilicaSt. Gereon's BasilicaAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  17. 17Huize BabberichHuize BabberichCastle · 6.3 km from the route
  18. 18De Vier TamboersDe Vier TamboersMemorial · 7.6 km from the route
  19. 19MergelpMergelpArchaeological site · 9.1 km from the route
  20. 20Broich CastleBroich CastleAttraction · 9.7 km from the route
  21. 21Schloss KalkumSchloss KalkumCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  22. 22Museum für Ostasiatische KunstMuseum für Ostasiatische KunstMuseum · 2.6 km from the route
  23. 23Krefeld-Uerdinger BrückeKrefeld-Uerdinger BrückeAttraction · 273 m from the route
  24. 24Duftmuseum im Farina-HausDuftmuseum im Farina-HausMuseum · 374 m from the route
  25. 25St. LambertusSt. LambertusAttraction · 638 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande?

EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg - Teilstrecke Köln - Grenze Niederlande is 192.3 km long. Allow ± 12:50 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Cologne.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 56 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 17 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 53.1 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Pegel Köln, Cologne Museum of the History of Medicine and Mahnmal für die schwulen und lesbischen Opfer des Nationalsozialismus in Köln.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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