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Which hills lie east of Cologne?
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Cologne
The Hohenzollern rail and pedestrian bridge over the Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, with the city's cathedral in the background.
The picturesque hills of the Bergisches Land are located to the east of Cologne. This region, which extends along the east bank of the Rhine River, is characterized by a gentle plateau and serves as a popular recreational area.12