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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Mendig

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Hochstein loop from Mendig

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Mendig

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Hochstein loop from Mendig

Hard

4.1

(14)

57

riders

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Hochstein loop from Mendig

03:47

41.9km

930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.3 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.34 km

View of the Pellenz and Krufter Waldsee

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The climb is tough, but it's worth it. The view is simply overwhelming!

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2

6.18 km

great trail

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3

9.63 km

Nice trail, advantage you could temporarily avoid the hiker and with skill, you can combine several trails with this trail in Komoot.

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4

17.8 km

Probstei Buchholz

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Great atmosphere at this old provost. Should not be missed.

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5

29.3 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

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NOTE: The observation tower was closed at the end of October 2025. It is unclear when the tower will reopen.

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6

29.9 km

Shelter below the Gänsehalsturm with a wonderful view and a picnic area!

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7

33.6 km

Hochstein

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Quite unspectacular

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8

34.3 km

From here you have a very nice view towards Mayen and the Maifeld

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36.4 km

Hochstein

Nature Reserve

B

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

5.65 km

3.27 km

3.22 km

544 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

11.6 km

5.20 km

4.51 km

2.91 km

364 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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9°C

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