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Kurtscheid Observation Tower – Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial loop from Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach

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Kurtscheid Observation Tower – Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial loop from Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach

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Kurtscheid Observation Tower – Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial loop from Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach

03:04

10.5km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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323 m

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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393 m

View of Wiedtal and Siebengebirge from Klosterweg

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Wonderful view of the Wiedtal.

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2.69 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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4.37 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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8.62 km

Ilsenstein Viewpoint

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

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9.36 km

View of the Siebengebirge from Wilhelmsruh

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Observation bench with a panoramic view of the Siebengebirge. Ideal for a snack break 🍞

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9.48 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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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

4.10 km

909 m

760 m

152 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

2.35 km

2.26 km

1.66 km

391 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

23°C

16°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

April 10, 2022,alter K2 Weg Ruine Neuerburg-Fockenbachtal

Very nice tour from the highest place Kurtscheid in the district of Neuwied. At the beginning with April weather 🌧❄🌬, then only ☀️On beautiful paths to the Neuerburg and deep down into the Fockenbachtal. ..ok it's on asphalt, but the valley is still great.. short, steep ascent up to the Ilsenstein and back to Kurtscheid.. from the lookout tower still …

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January 9, 2022,Auf dem alten K2 zur Ruine Neuerburg und durch das Fockenbachtal

I essentially copied the tour from AlexaE. The route includes some beautiful viewpoints and the wonderful Fockenbachtal. In my opinion, one of the main attractions is the ruins of the Neuerburg, even if you can only look at them from the outside and no access to the inside is possible. In summer, the streams offer the opportunity to at least …

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November 6, 2021,auf dem alten K2 zur Ruine Neuerburg und durch das Fockenbachtal

A very nice tour with crisp climbs - at least if you download the old K2. There are 2 versions. The old one is also drawn on the board at the cemetery, the new one on the water tower (see picture)
Unfortunately you don't get a lot of sun on the tour at this time of year, even though it …

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August 9, 2023,Fockenbachtal Fockenbachtal 2

Yes, today again with a hiking group in the Wiedtal with breaks for a good 5 hours at what feels like 16 km and almost 500 meters in altitude. Highly recommended country inn Paganetti as a final stop or accommodation. Bb.Heinz,d.P.

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August 17, 2023,13 km Aufstieg auf dem K2 zur Burg Ruine Neuerburg im Fockenbachtal

Start, finish and parking:
Parking at the church, Hochstrasse, Kurtscheidt

That's a statement: "I climbed the K2 without oxygen" ... by the way, this is possible in Kurtscheid on the K2 circular hiking trail

Incidentally, Kurtscheid is the highest municipality in the district of Neuwied at 400 m above sea level and is located in the middle of the 446 …

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May 8, 2025,Durch das Fockenbachtal zur Neuerburg

Ludwig II of Thuringia had the Neuerburg built around 1170 (1160 to 1180). It is a kind of prototype of a Hohenstaufen castle.
The castle began to decay in the 17th century. Before 1850, the remaining buildings were finally demolished by the Princes of Wied, the then and current owners of the ruins.

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February 10, 2023,Fockenbachtal Fockenbachtal 2

My second tour in the beautiful Fockenbachtal.Well the weather was,,,
didn't quite fit. Will offer the tour to a hiking group (Wednesday hikers) in May. Just great. Also the inn Paganetti in Verscheid from where you start perfect.Bb.

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Kurtscheid Observation Tower – Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial loop from Rengsdorf-Waldbreitbach

Kurtscheid Observation Tower

View of Wiedtal and Siebengebirge from Klosterweg

View of Neuerburg Castle (Wied) near Niederbreitbach

Fockenbach Stream

Friedrich Bruchlos Memorial

Ilsenstein Viewpoint

View of the Siebengebirge from Wilhelmsruh

Wilhelmsruh Shelter

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