Römerkanal hiking trail
Nettersheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hiking route: 776162
Provided by: Noordrijn-Westfalen
111.4 km
6330 kcal
522 m
Description
The Römerkanal-Wanderweg follows historical paths: About 80 AD. Roman engineers built a water pipeline from Nettersheim to what was then Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium - today's Cologne - and thus brought high-quality drinking water from the Eifel to the city. With a length of about 95 kilometers, the canal was one of the longest water conduits in the Roman Empire and was one of the most important Roman structures north of the Alps.
Relics of this ancient building can still be seen today. The 116 kilometer long Römerkanal-Wanderweg passes by these relics. On seven stages from the Eifel via the Rhein-Erft-Kreis to Cologne, the route offers a glimpse into the great technical achievements of the Romans at more than 70 points. The road crosses the two scenically interesting nature parks Nordeifel and Rheinland. Not only history and technology enthusiasts will get their money's worth here, there is also plenty to see for nature lovers.
The route can easily be hiked in seven stages with lengths between 13 and 22 kilometres. In addition to the Roman relics, numerous sights along the way provide variety; such as the baroque Wasserburg Kendenich in Hürth, the ruins of the Rheinbacher Burg, whose "Hexenturm" (witches' tower) was probably used as a prison during the witch hunt, but also the Burg Lüftelberg in Meckenheim with its impressive baroque garden. Due to the parallel course of various train routes, the route can also be easily reached by public transport.
Very well served by public transport.
The tram line 18 of the KVB and the lines RE12, RE22, RB23 and RB24 of the Deutsche Bahn provide reliable connections between the stages. Further information at www.bahn.de and www.vrs.de
Height Profile
North Rhine-Westphalia is just over the Dutch border, about two hours from the Randstad. This beautiful region is perfect for short active holidays with something for everyone. From lively and historic cities to a sublime cultural offer and varied natural landscapes. With the 50,000 km of hiking trails and 14,000 km of cycle paths in North Rhine-Westphalia, you can at least get ahead.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urftstraße, 53947, Nettersheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | 0.00 km | ||
| Berrenrather Straße, 50937, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | 111.36 km |
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