Place to visit
Riedbachaue, Germany: what it is and when to go
Riedbachaue is a protected area in Germany (Colonia). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Germany
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 26 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 51.10017, 6.99352
What it is and where
Riedbachaue is a protected area in Germany (Colonia). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Colonia, where this site lists 96 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 51.10017, 6.99352; the nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 26 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Riedbachaue is April to October.
- JanPossible8:09
- FebPossible9:44
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:35
- MayBest time15:19
- JunBest time16:18
- JulBest time15:54
- AugBest time14:22
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:23
- NovPossible8:36
- DecPossible7:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Riedbachaue has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Grünland- und Waldflächen bei RothenbergProtected area1.0 km
- WenzelnbergSummit2.6 km
- X19 Schlösserweg [Langenfeld]Hiking3.7 km
- X30 Neandertalweg [Langenfeld]Hiking3.7 km
- Haus GravenHistory4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Nature
- Rodelberg: Summit
- Zugspitze: Summit
- Montes Metálicos
- Sanssouci Palace
- Hohenzollern Castle: Summit
- Vaalserberg: Summit
Every Germany place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Riedbachaue?
It is a protected area in Germany. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Riedbachaue?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.
How do you get to Riedbachaue?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 26 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Grünland- und Waldflächen bei Rothenberg, Wenzelnberg, [X19 Schlösserweg [Langenfeld]](/paises/europa/alemania/x19-schlosserweg-langenfeld/). The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Colonia96 places to see in and around Colonia, Germany: Catedral de Colonia, Schlösser Augustusburg und Falkenlust, Hohenzollernbrücke. Best time: April to October.
- Nature4690 places for nature in Germany, from Rodelberg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Riedbachaue on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.