Decksteiner Weiher with your dog
Lakeside paths and chestnut avenues in the Outer Green Belt offer shaded stretches for a stroll.
2.06 haListed off-leash area
On-site signsCheck the off-leash boundary
Leash rulesOutside designated zones
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Approximate park locationMap of the surrounding area
The location is approximate, not a verified entrance to the dog exercise area.
The marker shows the wider park or named green space, not a verified entrance to the dog exercise area. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Can my dog run off-leash?
Only in designated areas
Dogs must be leashed in city parks except within the designated dog exercise area along the canal beside the lake. Additional rules apply to certain dogs.
Cologne lists off-leash area no. 22 (20,604 m²). Location: along the canal beside the lake. See the official area map ↗
Different rules can apply to certain dogs and restricted areas. Check the signs before letting your dog off the lead.
Why go here?
The waterside is a popular walking area. The city lists an off-leash zone along the canal, but this does not apply to every surrounding path.
Getting there and finding the dog area
Where is the dog area?
The city describes the location as “along the canal beside the lake”. Use its map and on-site signs to identify the designated area.
Getting to the park
Light rail 13 to Sülzgürtel or line 18 to Klettenbergpark; park address: Gleueler Straße.
The map marker shows the park, not the dog-area entrance. Official area directory ↗
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Reviewed October 28, 2026. The map marker shows the wider park, not a dog-area entrance or a measured walking route.