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Idarkopf Observation Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Idarkopf

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Idarkopf Observation Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Idarkopf

Moderate

4.6

(13)

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Idarkopf Observation Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Idarkopf

03:15

11.4km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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Parking

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28 m

694 m above sea level

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For me, the tower is a successful construction that offers beautiful far-reaching views. The surrounding forest invites you to go hiking. Here is the appropriate parking space for the start and finish.

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36 m

Idarkopf Parking Area

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From the car park you can reach the Idalopf with Idakopftum in 30 minutes. The hike is about 5 km there and back.

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1.66 km

Protected Nature Area Near Idakopf Trail (Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück)

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A varied landscape with panoramic views and wonderful fresh forest air can be found here, slightly uphill.

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2.01 km

Idarkopf Observation Tower

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Currently closed due to fire.

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2.10 km

Sirona Stele

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The 7 holy stones are dedicated to the goddess Sirona. She is the goddess of fertility, healing and rebirth. Here is a stone of the 7 stones in the area …

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2.31 km

Observation Tower and View of Saar-Hunsrück Forest

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Here is a magnificent swamp area resembling the Lüneburg Heath.

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7.61 km

Jewish Cemetery with Memorial Stone and Sculpture Garden

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Above Schulstrasse is a Jewish cemetery created in the second half of the 19th century, 17 gravestones in situ, 1868 to 1940.
In the immediate vicinity a park with more …

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8.86 km

Kappelbach Shelter

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On the way along the Kappelbach there is a large, but gloomy refuge.
Apart from the door and a few drill holes, there are no openings for light, but two long benches, but without a table.

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11.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

564 m

332 m

157 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

2.24 km

1.97 km

709 m

576 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Idarkopf Observation Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Idarkopf

694 m above sea level

Idarkopf Parking Area

Protected Nature Area Near Idakopf Trail (Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück)

Idarkopf Observation Tower

Sirona Stele

Observation Tower and View of Saar-Hunsrück Forest

Jewish Cemetery with Memorial Stone and Sculpture Garden

Kappelbach Shelter

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