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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

01:23

5.08km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Brander Wald

Münsterbachtal zwischen Hamm und Haumühle

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Parking

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728 m

Abandoned Tanks in Brander Wald

Highlight • Monument

Nice to look at and good to drive

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Abandoned tank in Brander Wald

Highlight • Structure

These are not tank wrecks from World War II, but disused American tanks that were used by the Bundeswehr as so-called hard targets.

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M 41 light reconnaissance tank

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of the tranquil Brander Wald, nestled among tall trees and soft forest floor, an abandoned T-55 tank rests like a remarkable relic from another era. Where normally …

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992 m

Large clearing in the Eifel forest

Highlight • Natural

The military site is open for walks on weekends and in the afternoon. The forest area is very beautiful and invites you to go for a walk.

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1.33 km

Tank wrecks in Brander Forest

Highlight • Monument

Restricted area weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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1.55 km

Abandoned American Tanks in the Eifel

Highlight • Monument

4 American tanks are left over from the Cold War. They are now used as hard targets in various exercises.

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2.47 km

Westwall Dragon's Teeth at Buschmühle

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of the former west wall.

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3.88 km

Abandoned Tanks and Tank Traps in Brander Wald

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Watch out !!!!!
The route is very beautiful and for people who would like to see old militaria stuff there is something to experience BUT ...
the site is all …

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5.08 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.65 km

Surfaces

3.92 km

658 m

442 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

Abandoned Tanks in Brander Wald

Abandoned tank in Brander Wald

M 41 light reconnaissance tank

Large clearing in the Eifel forest

Tank wrecks in Brander Forest

Abandoned American Tanks in the Eifel

Westwall Dragon's Teeth at Buschmühle

Abandoned Tanks and Tank Traps in Brander Wald

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