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Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Volkesfeld

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Rieden Forest Lake loop from Volkesfeld

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Volkesfeld

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Rieden Forest Lake loop from Volkesfeld

Moderate

4.8

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29

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Rieden Forest Lake loop from Volkesfeld

01:39

19.7km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.2 km for 161 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 km

View of Windpark Weibern-Rieden and layered cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

High-altitude trail, mostly paved, that leads through the Weibern-Rieden wind farm. Since it runs through an unwooded area, it offers a beautiful all-round view of the East and High Eifel

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2

6.86 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

7.58 km

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

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

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4

12.7 km

Udelshecke Hut and Viewpoint

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Nice view when the weather is nice

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5

15.5 km

Riedener See

Highlight • Lake

Between the Riedener Mühlen and the village of Rieden lies the reservoir with a water surface of about four hectares, which is fed by the Rehbach. Because the spring originally …

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6

15.8 km

Eifel lakeside hut at Riedener Waldsee

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A beautifully located restaurant on the Riedener Waldsee lake.
You can also sit outside and just have a coffee.
Friendly service, and prices are quite high.

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7

16.2 km

Rieden Forest Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Rieden forest lake and its surroundings offer everything you need for relaxation: hiking trails, swimming opportunities, a holiday home area with lake views, restaurants, mineral springs…

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8

17.3 km

Riedener Mühle

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Nice view of the Riedener mill

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

5.08 km

714 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

6.86 km

2.81 km

884 m

574 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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