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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Rheinböllen

Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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    Location: Rheinböllen, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    3. Felsformation Hochsteinchen – Aussichtsturm Hochsteinchen loop from Ellern (Hunsrück)

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    November 14, 2018

    Since 1893, a steel observation tower has stood on the Hochsteinchen. From the uppermost platform your gaze wanders over the Hunsrück, the Middle Rhine Valley and even into the Taunus - at least as long as the surrounding spruce trees are lower than the tower.

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      March 30, 2019

      An iron spiral staircase leads up to the tower, first to a middle platform, then to the upper platform, each of which leads as a narrow walkway with a railing all around.
      The steps and platforms are not made of gratings but rather steel plates, so the risk of dizziness is somewhat reduced - especially when descending.

      49 steps to the first platform, another 40 steps to the top.

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        September 11, 2020

        Nice view to the west over the Hunsrück

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          October 7, 2020

          Refuge at the Hochsteinchen observation tower

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            September 11, 2021

            Nice observation tower to look over the Soonwald.

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              August 16, 2019

              Airy tower, perhaps not recommended for people with dizziness problems. The view is nice.

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                January 15, 2022

                Climbing the tower is definitely worth it, even if we couldn't see that far today due to the fog

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                  January 15, 2022

                  Unfortunately the tower is not high enough 😪
                  The fog was higher today!

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                    October 4, 2020

                    The way to the Hochsteinchen is always beautiful. Definitely worth a visit.

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                      March 23, 2022

                      From the top you have a wonderful view of the plain

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                        December 21, 2022

                        Mega beautiful view over the Hunsrückhöhe

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                          February 21, 2025

                          Steel tower (can be climbed in its entirety) both in winter (be careful, it can be very slippery because of the steel staircase) and summer. Wonderful panoramic view.

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                            Location: Rheinböllen, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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