View of Ober-Ingelheim – View of Gau-Algesheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

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View of Ober-Ingelheim – View of Gau-Algesheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

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View of Ober-Ingelheim – View of Gau-Algesheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

02:06

7.48km

160m

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 27, 2026

Tips

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Gau-Algesheimer Kopf - Erweiterung

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf

Nordausläufer Westerberg

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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309 m

View of the Vineyards in Rhenish Hesse

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509 m

Picnic Area by the Stone Wall in Rhenish Hesse Vineyards

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Rest area with table and bench by the stone wall

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3.62 km

Infantry Position Information Board – Bollwerk Mainz

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The development and history of this military-historically interesting infantry position from the First World War is described and clearly presented on the display board. From the trenches to staging areas …

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3.64 km

View of Rheingau from Relax Benches

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There are many beautiful views along the route – but the best place to linger is on the benches!

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4.11 km

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf

Nature Reserve

4.50 km

View of Ober-Ingelheim

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The Ingelheim Castle Church is always worth seeing. If you have the opportunity, you should take a closer look.

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5.28 km

Bismarck Tower, Ingelheim am Rhein

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Like many other places, the tower was built as a memorial to German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. However, one thing distinguishes this massive tower from its countless namesakes throughout Germany: …

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6.13 km

Infantry Position of the Mainz Bulwark (World War I)

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Two memorial plaques along the “Hiwweltour Bismarck Tower” remind of the history of the Gau-Algesheimer Kopf and the Westerberg during the First World War. The infantry positions still preserved from …

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6.78 km

View of Gau-Algesheim

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Directly along the path, there's a bench in a clearing. From there, you have a wonderful view of Gau-Algesheim and the surrounding area. It's a great place to linger.

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7.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

798 m

315 m

216 m

Surfaces

3.28 km

2.00 km

994 m

790 m

365 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

5°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

December 31, 2023,Hiwweltour Bismarckturm leicht verhiwwelt wg Matsch ….

I set off despite the weather and wanted to get a long-planned tour off my hiking list...
The intention held, but the paths were so muddy that I took a shorter, modified route.
What can I say, it was still nice, the air was great and it stayed dry!
So at the end of the year I increased the number …

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