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Schirmau Forest Estate – Weiselstein Observation Tower loop from Schalkenbach

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Schirmau Forest Estate – Weiselstein Observation Tower loop from Schalkenbach

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Schirmau Forest Estate – Weiselstein Observation Tower loop from Schalkenbach

03:09

11.0km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Bench and ceramic art

Highlight • Monument

One of the most beautiful hiking tours in the Eifel

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3.72 km

Wächter Column Königsfeld-Schalkenbach

Highlight • Monument

After the ascent from the village of Königsfeld to the Schauinsland hut - here, among other things, the ceramic path leads along - the hiker passes this impressively worked guardian column.

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3.91 km

View of Königsfeld and the Siebengebirge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great, varied circular hike. You can do this tour in any weather.

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3.97 km

Schauinsland Shelter & Viewpoint (Dedenbach)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The name "Schauinsland" for this spacious rest hut is not exaggerated: Fantastic views - provided the weather is right - to the Siebengebirge and Westerwald, to the Vinxbachtal and across …

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5.15 km

Schirmau Forest Estate

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The Gut Schirmau is in a wonderful location and offers a nice opportunity to briefly interrupt the hike with a little rest.

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7.46 km

Weiselstein Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

You have to hike a few kilometers to get to this viewpoint surrounded by juniper heaths. For this you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view from the Siebengebirge …

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.46 km

2.20 km

287 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

1.61 km

1.54 km

1.52 km

1.44 km

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

18°C

10°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

April 8, 2024,Heimatrunde

Home is just beautiful.
The café on the Schirmau will be open again on weekends from May 7th, 2024.
At least that's what the owner just said.

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March 2, 2024,RLP- Vulkaneifel : Runde von Königsfeld - BEWEGUNGhilft! -240302UM

Today @Ute and I were in the Vulkaneifel. The tour started from Königsfeld.
The town of Königsfeld was first mentioned in 992.

"The former town of Königsfeld with its wonderful church and historic buildings literally invites visitors to take a look back at the Middle Ages. During a tour, they can experience its eventful history on 15 information signs. Königsfeld …

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April 6, 2025,Toller Panoramaweg von Königsfeld über Schalkenbach zum Weiselstein und zurück

The weather is clear and sunny, promising magnificent views. We want to hike and decide to take a panoramic trail up to the Weiselstein.

We park our car at the community center in Königsfeld, where the hike begins.
Through the historic town center with its many beautiful old half-timbered houses and parts of the old castle, we come to Geopfad …

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April 2, 2023,Kurz vor Ostern durch das Vinxtbachtal

Great view from the Weiselstein to the Siebengebirge!

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May 9, 2024,Traumhafte Runde südlich von Königsfeld☀️😎

A tour with truly impressive views👍😎

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Schirmau Forest Estate – Weiselstein Observation Tower loop from Schalkenbach

Ceramic seating area

Bench and ceramic art

Wächter Column Königsfeld-Schalkenbach

View of Königsfeld and the Siebengebirge

Schauinsland Shelter & Viewpoint (Dedenbach)

View of Dedenbach

Schirmau Forest Estate

Weiselstein Observation Tower

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