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Monte Troodelöh

Monte Troodelöh, Summit in Rath/Heumar district, Germany.

Description

Monte Troodelöh rises 118 meters above sea level and is the highest point within Cologne's city boundaries, located between Pionier-Hütten-Weg and Brück-Forsbacher Weg. The hill is marked by a distinctive boulder with a bronze plaque and welcomes hikers to climb the short route to the summit.

History

The hill remained undocumented until 1999, when city employees recognized its significance and installed a temporary summit cross. An official height measurement took place in 2000, establishing it as the city's acknowledged highest point.

Culture

A boulder with a bronze plaque marks the summit, replacing an earlier cross, while a traditional summit register invites visitors to record their ascents. The location holds symbolic meaning for hikers as the city's highest point.

Practical

The Wolfsweg trail provides direct access to the summit and connects with multiple hiking routes through the Königsforst. The climb is brief and straightforward, manageable for casual hikers.

Did you know?

The name combines the surnames of three city employees - Troost, Dedden, and Löhmer - who brought attention to the hill through an employee newspaper competition. This unusual naming shows how a local everyday project became a city-wide landmark.

Location
Elevation above the sea
118.04 m
GPS coordinates
50.93867,7.14188
Latest update
December 7, 2025 20:23

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