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Hausten

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Hausten

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Hausten

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Hausten

Moderate

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Hausten

02:45

33.5km

690m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.25 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

In der Burwies

Nature Reserve

4.07 km

Descent to Rieden

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Good brakes are an advantage here

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5.73 km

Wind Farm on the Ridge Above Rieden

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A pretty drafty corner at the top of the mountain - but from here you have a great view far into the country! Just fantastic!

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7.25 km

Flowy Descent Near Gänsehalsturm

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Beautiful flowing descent towards Laacher See...

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8.28 km

Idyll Trail with View of Kesseling

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I think that Martin forgot to delimit the section he wanted to call the Idyll Trail. As it is currently drawn, there is a lot of tar road at the …

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9.25 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

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NOTE: The observation tower was closed at the end of October 2025. It is unclear when the tower will reopen.

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9.87 km

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

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Shelter below the Gänsehalsturm with a wonderful view and a picnic area!

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13.3 km

Slag and Pumice Caves (Sandkaul) in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

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The descent from the Hochstein is not without its challenges...The stone formation made of slag and pumice is an interesting photo subject. However, the cave entrances are completely littered and were/are used as "open-air toilets"...

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19.6 km

Bürresheim Castle

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The castle was used as the fictional Brunwald Castle for the exterior shots for the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

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33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

8.22 km

3.59 km

2.17 km

232 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

8.39 km

5.01 km

2.35 km

2.22 km

325 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

14°C

4°C

26 %

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Hausten

Descent to Rieden

Wind Farm on the Ridge Above Rieden

Flowy Descent Near Gänsehalsturm

Idyll Trail with View of Kesseling

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

Slag and Pumice Caves (Sandkaul) in Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Bürresheim Castle

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