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Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Mastershausen

Galgenturm Observation Tower – Gallows Tower, Mastershausen loop from Mastershausen

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Mastershausen

Galgenturm Observation Tower – Gallows Tower, Mastershausen loop from Mastershausen

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Galgenturm Observation Tower – Gallows Tower, Mastershausen loop from Mastershausen

02:15

29.5km

410m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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1.08 km

Galgenturm Observation Tower

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Although the name "Gallows Tower" (Gallows Tower) conjures up images of times long past, it actually dates back to this century. But the name certainly has its justification, as this …

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1.10 km

Gallows Tower, Mastershausen

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The tower's name is based on a gallows that was located near the site.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastershausen

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1.34 km

Galgenturm

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The gallows tower near Masterhausen is located directly on the Geierlay cycle path and, at twelve meters high, offers a great view over the Hunsrück to the Eifel. When the …

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4.97 km

Berg Viewpoint

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As the name says... A beautiful vantage point with a place to rest

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6.05 km

Landgasthof Gräff-Oster

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In the heart of Blankenrath in the Hunsrück you will find the Landgasthof Gräff-Oster, a second-generation family business run by Ingrid and Rainer Oster. In the cozy restaurant and the …

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14.3 km

Chapel with Cross in Hunsrueck

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The cross (rebuilt in 2017) is in memory of a woman who escaped Hunsrück highwayman.

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29.1 km

Roman Tower Mastershausen

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Why do you name a highlight “near Mastershausen” and not after what is interesting there? Or at least gives a tip why the place is a highlight?
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29.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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19.8 km

5.31 km

3.45 km

968 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

8.33 km

3.24 km

2.92 km

791 m

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Friday 17 July

23°C

12°C

62 %

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