Decksteiner Weiher

An elongated lake in the outer green belt – popular for walking, jogging and rowing, with the Haus am See restaurant.

Water Walking Family-friendly Free entry Boating Jogging Swimming Fishing

The Decksteiner Weiher is an elongated artificial lake in the outer green belt in western Cologne. As part of the extensive parkland, it is a popular destination for relaxation and exercise.

Possible activities

Boating ↗Jogging ↗Swimming ↗Fishing ↗

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

At a glance

Location: outer green belt, Lindenthal/Klettenberg
Activities: walking, jogging, rowing
On the shore: the Haus am See restaurant
Character: calm water amid wide greenery

Recreation in the green belt

Popular paths for walking and jogging run around the Decksteiner Weiher, while rowing boats ply the water. Embedded in the green belt shaped by Fritz Schumacher, the lake is a quiet recreation area – ideal for a relaxed day in the green away from the city centre.