View from the Ludwigsturm – Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm) loop from Alzenau (Unterfr)

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Alzenau

View from the Ludwigsturm – Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm) loop from Alzenau (Unterfr)

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View from the Ludwigsturm – Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm) loop from Alzenau (Unterfr)

03:02

10.3km

300m

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

Tips

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Naturpark Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.45 km

Hahnenkamm Trail

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A path that is simply unexpected in this way ... fantastically beautiful!

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5.82 km

View of the Taunus and Feldberg

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A real hiking highlight when the visibility is good ... the view in all directions ... phenomenal!

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5.97 km

View from the Ludwigsturm

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On two levels (from the original tower height and from the platform that was later added as an elevation) you have a nice view over Alzenau and Co.

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5.98 km

View of Altkönig

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From the observation platform of the Ludwigsturm you can see the “Altkönig” in the Taunus under favorable conditions.

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5.99 km

Ludwig Tower (Hahnenkamm)

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So far, the tower was always open. Should he ever be closed - the key is in the mountain inn.

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6.02 km

Hahnenkamm Mountain Inn

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The Hahnenkamm: place of longing for many mountain bikers

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6.98 km

Hahnenkamm Shelter and Rest Hut

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Newly erected hut leading up to the Hahnenkamm.

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7.97 km

Dörrewahl hiking car park, Alzenau

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From here it is a good uphill walk to the Hahnenkamm Inn with its observation tower.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

2.39 km

1.61 km

131 m

130 m

Surfaces

2.84 km

2.76 km

2.52 km

1.74 km

219 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

95 %

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Comments

May 25, 2024,Alzenau - Hahnenkamm

Today just a short, leisurely walk for three to the Hahnenkamm from Burg Alzenau! It was very nice!👍😊

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April 4, 2026,Europ. Kulturweg "Alzenau 2: Wald und Wallfahrt" #4

And here is the link to my collection "European Cultural Routes":
komoot.com/de-de/collection/3078519/-europaeische-kulturwege?ref=collection

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February 24, 2023,#007/2023 👞 Hahnenkammpfad – Ludwigsturm Runde von Alzenau Burg

Used the last remaining day of vacation from 2022 today and did a demanding tour to and over the Hahnenkamm. 🥵 The climbs were really tough, but I made it. 💪 In the photos you can see that I actually climbed the tower. Defeated the innermost bastard named fear of heights. The circular tour is definitely worth it because the …

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June 3, 2022,🇪🇺Kulturweg Alzenau 🍃 Wald und Wallfahrt 🥾

Today the early little bird 🐦 flew to Alzenau and hiked the culture trail 😄 A wonderful tour 😍
BUT: the ascent is more than tough 🙈 and I've asked myself several times why I'm even doing this to myself 😅 But when I finally got to the top of the tower, I was super proud of my achievement 🥰 …

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May 30, 2022,Kulturweg Alzenau 2: Wald und Wallfahrt

Today we went up to the MTB El Dorado on the Hahnenkamm. Fantastic climb, which is not quite exhausting 😅, but of course it was worth it. Great cultural trail!

Historical:
"The second Alzenau cultural trail (approx. 8 km long) takes you over 300 meters in altitude to the highest point in the city on the Hahnenkamm. The Bavarian King …

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November 27, 2022,Burg Alzenau: Hahnenkammpfad – Ludwigsturm inkl Weihnachtsmarkt

Mega beautiful tour in the front, Bavarian Spessart with highlights such as Alzenau Castle, Ludwigsturm and Hahnenkamm - and like today - always on the first weekend in Advent at the end of the Alzenau Christmas market.

It goes up the Hahnenkamm steadily, always uphill for a long time, but it's worth it! Beautiful paths and paths and always a …

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February 16, 2025,Kulturwege Spessart - Alzenau 2: Wald und Wallfahr

"Alzenau Aufschluss
The second Alzenau cultural trail (approx. 8 km long) takes you over 300 meters in altitude to the highest point in the city on the Hahnenkamm. The Bavarian King Ludwig I spent his birthday party on the 437 meter high summit in 1840 and enjoyed the view of the Rhine-Main plain. The observation tower is named after him. …

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