Lindenthaler Kanal

The Lindenthaler Kanal is an artificial waterway that runs for 3 kilometers through Cologne with manicured banks and wide walking paths on both sides. Chestnut and maple trees line the routes, creating a green passage that moves through urban areas and opens into larger park spaces.

Fritz Encke designed the waterway in 1925 based on a master plan that Fritz Schumacher had created between 1920 and 1923 for Cologne's green spaces. The project emerged from a broader effort to introduce water features into urban planning as connectors between different parts of the city.

The waterway serves as a gathering place where locals walk, jog, and sit along the banks to watch the water and pass their time. It functions as a green corridor that connects different neighborhoods and gives residents access to nature within the city.

Visit during warmer months when vegetation is full and the paths are dry and easiest to use. The flat terrain and clear pathways make it easy to navigate whether you are walking or cycling.

The Rautenstrauch section features an ornate basin with sculptures of a Centaur and a Naiad created in the 1930s that sit along the water's edge. Few visitors notice these carved figures, though they remain an artistic focal point that blends carefully into the broader landscape design.

GPS coordinates: 50.93351,6.91680

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40