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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Argenthal

Schanzerkopf Viewpoint – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Schwappelbruch

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Argenthal

Schanzerkopf Viewpoint – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Schwappelbruch

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Schanzerkopf Viewpoint – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Schwappelbruch

01:38

16.8km

350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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545 m

Schanzerkopf Viewpoint

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Top view

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4.35 km

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4.88 km

Tower on the Hochsteinchen

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4.89 km

Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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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 …

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4.89 km

Hochsteinchen Observation Tower

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Rise is rewarded by a beautiful view from the tower

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16.8 km

Traumschleife Schanzerkopf

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Very nice corner for cycling

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16.8 km

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Bus stop

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11.9 km

2.61 km

1.60 km

590 m

120 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

3.70 km

576 m

486 m

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