Chorbusch

Chorbusch is a protected nature reserve near Cologne comprising mixed deciduous forests dominated by oak and hornbeam trees spread across about 427 hectares. The area features marked pathways connecting multiple access points and allowing visitors to walk through the woodland landscape.

The area first received protection status in 1991 through Cologne's landscape plan and was formally designated as a nature reserve in 2006. This gradual recognition reflected the growing understanding of the forest's ecological importance to the region.

The woodlands serve local communities as a retreat within Cologne's urban environment and shape the region's identity as a green space. People use it for everyday walks and connection to nature near the city.

The reserve is accessible via nearby roads including the A57 motorway and B477 federal highway near Hückeswagen. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear since trails run through forest terrain and can become slippery in wet conditions.

Burial mounds in the southern section indicate early human settlements and offer insight into the area's prehistoric past. These archaeological traces often go unnoticed by visitors despite marking an important connection to local history.

Location: Cologne

Inception: 2004

GPS coordinates: 51.05382,6.79226

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47