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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Neuwied
Niederbreitbach

Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial – Kurtscheid Observation Tower loop from Rhine-Westerwald (Nature Park)

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Neuwied
Niederbreitbach

Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial – Kurtscheid Observation Tower loop from Rhine-Westerwald (Nature Park)

Moderate

4.6

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Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial – Kurtscheid Observation Tower loop from Rhine-Westerwald (Nature Park)

03:40

12.7km

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: April 23, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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3.06 km

Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial

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A sad but also very interesting piece of history can be discovered here. Unfortunately, his family name did not spare the crashed pilot Friedrich Bruchlos a crash landing.

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3.43 km

Cave tunnel in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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You should take off your rucksack before crawling through, otherwise you will rub against the very low tunnel ceiling with it.

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3

6.15 km

Ilsenstein Viewpoint

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Nicely situated bench with a view of the Fockenbachtal and the Westerwald heights.

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4

6.99 km

Wilhelmsruh Shelter

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The hut does not have a special view, but dry seating and a roof over our heads, which we were very grateful for in January when it rained heavily

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8.29 km

Kurtscheid Water Tower and Viewpoint

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The old water tower was provided with a viewing platform and is currently open even under pandemic conditions. From above, those with a head for heights have a great view over the Westerwald.

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8.31 km

Kurtscheid Observation Tower

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Climb a few steps and enjoy the best panoramic view over the northern Westerwald and the Siebengebirge. A detour to the Kurtscheid observation tower is definitely worth it! Open around the clock.

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10.7 km

View of Neuerburg Castle (Wied) near Niederbreitbach

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If you come from Kurtscheid on the Klosterweg, you have the first unobstructed view of the Neuerburg, even if you can hardly see more than the keep.

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11.2 km

Ruins of Neuerburg Castle (Niederbreitbach)

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Unfortunately privately owned, so not to visit.

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12.7 km

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6.45 km

3.42 km

1.60 km

1.03 km

230 m

Surfaces

5.27 km

3.00 km

2.27 km

1.68 km

469 m

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