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Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Retterath

Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Vulkaneifel
Retterath

Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

Intermediate

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Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

02:36

9.36km

170m

Intermediate 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: October 30, 2025

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1.21 km

Small Bridge Over the Elzbach

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Very lovingly constructed, stable bridge over a narrow ford. If you like, you can jump over the stream or go by bike.

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2

4.74 km

At this station with a view of the abundant land, the hiker learns that the potato harvest was an important source of food in this area and that migrant workers …

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3

5.59 km

The second stop on the wonderful circular hiking trail “Traud's Camomiles - Themed Trail History Route” tells of the schooling that Traud was denied due to her impoverishment.

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4

5.63 km

Eifel-Guck Observation Tower

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There is a beautiful view from the tower, and above all it is a great destination for a mini hike from the CenterParc. You can see some of the park's houses from the tower.

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6.24 km

Ancient Beech Forest

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6.37 km

Grummer Forest

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7

6.80 km

The station is located on the green pond, a former execution site.

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6.97 km

Gallows – Stop on the History Trail

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In the past, those sentenced to death were hanged or killed in other cruel ways here. The nearby Green Pond also served as an execution site. A replica wooden gallows reminds us of the dark past of this place.

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9.36 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.50 km

800 m

< 100 m

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4.17 km

3.81 km

752 m

547 m

< 100 m

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