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North Rhine-Westphalia

Tank Wrecks in Brander Wald – M 41 light reconnaissance tank loop from Aachen (district)

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Tank Wrecks in Brander Wald – M 41 light reconnaissance tank loop from Aachen (district)

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Tank Wrecks in Brander Wald – M 41 light reconnaissance tank loop from Aachen (district)

00:49

3.08km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Waypoints

A

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Parking

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1

728 m

Abandoned Tanks in Brander Wald

Highlight • Monument

Nice to look at and good to drive

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736 m

Abandoned tank in Brander Wald

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These are not tank wrecks from World War II, but disused American tanks that were used by the Bundeswehr as so-called hard targets.

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801 m

Tank Wrecks in Brander Wald

Highlight • Monument

Fun for young and old. Some tell climbing others.

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824 m

Tanks in Brander Forest

Highlight • Monument

If he is not in the fire department driveway 🤔

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896 m

M 41 light reconnaissance tank

Highlight • Monument

In the heart of the tranquil Brander Wald, nestled among tall trees and soft forest floor, an abandoned T-55 tank rests like a remarkable relic from another era. Where normally …

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1.12 km

Large clearing in the Eifel forest

Highlight • Natural

The military site is open for walks on weekends and in the afternoon. The forest area is very beautiful and invites you to go for a walk.

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1.46 km

Tank wrecks in Brander Forest

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Restricted area weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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8

1.52 km

Driver training area

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B

3.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.57 km

480 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

838 m

310 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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