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Powder Tower, Oberwesel

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Powder Tower, Oberwesel

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UNESCO Welterbe Kulturlandschaft Oberes Mittelrheintal

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

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    March 26, 2020

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    The tower was built in 1241/42 when the city wall was built. You can see very well the stone layers running through the wall and the semicircular tower walls.
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    December 1, 2018

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    The path follows the Schützgraben and passes close to the striking Pulverturm.
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    April 3, 2022

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    Was amazed what is still preserved from the city wall and its towers.
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    1. Schönburg Castle – Oberwesel Town Wall and Towers loop from Dellhofen

    5.99km

    01:49

    180m

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 130 m

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