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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Niederzissen

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Niederzissen

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Niederzissen

02:44

31.3km

670m

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: July 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.14 km

Flowy Descent Near Gänsehalsturm

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Beautiful flowing descent towards Laacher See...

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11.1 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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11.8 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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12.7 km

Viewpoint Near Gänsehalsturm

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The view from the dream path rest area is terrific..👍👍

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18.7 km

Riedener Waldsee

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The Waldsee Rieden is always worth a trip. In Heides Hütte 3 we were able to really slow down for a weekend and go on some nice bike tours during the day

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21.1 km

Descent to Rieden

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Good brakes are an advantage here

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22.8 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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23.2 km

View of Olbrück Castle from the Hohe Ley

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31.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

4.78 km

1.74 km

368 m

270 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

6.77 km

5.20 km

3.71 km

3.35 km

742 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

January 11, 2024,Eifelpanorama - Tolle Landschaft und kühles Nass

The MTB tour starts at the train station in Niederzissen and leads along shady forest paths to the Eifel village of Wehr. From there it goes uphill to the Goose Neck Tower. It's worth climbing the tower to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the beautiful volcanic landscape. Afterwards, a beautiful descent to Riedener Waldsee awaits us. We recommend stopping …

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Niederzissen

Flowy Descent Near Gänsehalsturm

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

Viewpoint Near Gänsehalsturm

Riedener Waldsee

Descent to Rieden

Wind Farm on the Ridge Above Rieden

View of Olbrück Castle from the Hohe Ley

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