Eye of God Wayside Shrine – Auge Gottes Chapel loop from Rheinbreitbach

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Eye of God Wayside Shrine – Auge Gottes Chapel loop from Rheinbreitbach

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Eye of God Wayside Shrine – Auge Gottes Chapel loop from Rheinbreitbach

01:11

10.5km

210m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Virneberger Cross

Highlight • Religious Site

Here the miners used to pray and light their lamps before starting their work. A board gives further information.

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2.42 km

View of the Westerwald from Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Even if the lack of trees at this point is the reason for the clear view, the view is still really beautiful. You will also find a bench nearby for a rest.

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3.09 km

Eye of God Wayside Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

From the Bruchhausen parking lot, the hike led us up to the "Eye of God," located at a small chapel in the forest. This is a classic symbol often used …

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3.13 km

Wooden Bear Sculpture by the Trail

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Near "God's Eye" is an interesting life-size carving of what it is supposed to represent ... I assume a bear.

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3.16 km

Auge Gottes Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

According to popular legend, a violent and ruthless lord of the nearby Bruchhausen had seen the glaring sun as an eye at this point, which prevented him from shooting a …

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3.24 km

Former Rocket Launch Site

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At the end of World War II, cruise missiles of the Fieseler Fi 103 type were supposed to be shot down here, but this did not happen due to the rapid advance of the Allies.

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5.19 km

Path into the Siebengebirge

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This path takes you up into the Siebengebirge Nature Park, where you can expect a few meters of elevation. It is all the more beautiful that the beech trees provide …

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