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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Nilleck Viewpoint loop from Ramsteinerhof

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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Nilleck Viewpoint loop from Ramsteinerhof

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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Nilleck Viewpoint loop from Ramsteinerhof

04:03

12.8km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 25, 2026

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Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord

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6.39 km

Drinking water fountain at Brandenkopf

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The fountain is declared a drinking water fountain. From my own experience I can confirm the drinking quality.

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6.60 km

Beautiful path down from Brandenkopf

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Right after the break, the trail fun continues behind the tower

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7.20 km

Brandenkopf Lookout Tower

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The stone observation tower is the trademark of the Brandenkopf. The 32-meter-high tower has been there since 1929 and you can climb it all year round. Donations are requested. The …

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7.21 km

View from the Brandenkopf

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From here you can see very far into the country or the Black Forest.

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8.81 km

Zeller Hut Hiking Lodge

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Many paths meet here. Nice place for a rest ;)

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11.3 km

Nilleck Viewpoint

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Very beautiful, sunny ridge with a view as far as the Vosges. One of my old favorite places in winter, when the fog hangs over the Rhine Valley.

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11.6 km

View of the Hohengeroldseck Valley

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great view of the Hohengeroldseck

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11.6 km

Reclining Bench With Valley View

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Every bank is grateful for you to rest

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12.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.01 km

858 m

175 m

Surfaces

7.01 km

2.35 km

2.05 km

890 m

334 m

175 m

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

14°C

1°C

56 %

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Brandenkopf Lookout Tower – Nilleck Viewpoint loop from Ramsteinerhof

Drinking water fountain at Brandenkopf

Beautiful path down from Brandenkopf

Brandenkopf Lookout Tower

View from the Brandenkopf

Zeller Hut Hiking Lodge

Nilleck Viewpoint

View of the Hohengeroldseck Valley

Reclining Bench With Valley View

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