Rhein-Ahr-Eifel Forest Trail – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Bell

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Bell

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel Forest Trail – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Bell

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel Forest Trail – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Bell

02:43

9.11km

290m

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: August 10, 2026

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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824 m

Rhein-Ahr-Eifel Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Wonderful oxygen filling station💚
A changing picture every season 🍃 🍂 🌿 🌲 🎨
Wonderful peace and quiet allows every stressed soul to find peace 🥰💚

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1.23 km

Bench With View of the Fields and Distant Hills

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Not only the view over the field, but also the distant view is given.

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1.72 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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2.25 km

Picnic Area at the Edge of the Field

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A slightly different viewpoint with a high seating area.

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4.25 km

Beech Forest Path on the Waldseepfad Rieden

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Very nice part of the dream path "Waldseepfad Rieden". The light beech forest is a very special experience in spring and autumn.

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5.76 km

View of Rieden

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Not far from Rieden, but still a great view of the place.

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6.39 km

Valley Behind Rieden

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7.56 km

Gänsehals, Schorenberg, Burgberg und Schmitzkopf

Nature Reserve

9.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

1.37 km

595 m

216 m

Surfaces

5.35 km

1.35 km

998 m

539 m

519 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

15°C

7°C

40 %

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Comments

December 31, 2025,🏨 Spaziergang mit Traumpfad Riedener Waldseepfad (# 2) 🐾

Another loop on the "Riedener Waldseepfad" dream trail, this time along unmarked or different paths.

Part of the route coincides with the Vulkanweg long-distance hiking trail, passing the Gänsehalsturm (Goose Neck Tower). Even without climbing it, there are magnificent views of the valley, especially near the Gänsehalshütte (Goose Neck Hut). At the basalt cross, I left the dream trail and …

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