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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Maria Laach Abbey loop from Volkesfeld

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Maria Laach Abbey loop from Volkesfeld

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Maria Laach Abbey loop from Volkesfeld

02:28

28.5km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.3 km for 268 m

After 19.1 km for 196 m

After 19.5 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Gänsehals, Schorenberg, Burgberg und Schmitzkopf

Nature Reserve

4.68 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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5.66 km

View from Gänsehals

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You pass this point on the way from Bell to Engeln. One has a fantastic view from here, among other things. in the background the Laacher See.
Even if the …

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12.8 km

Lake Laach

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A beautiful lake.

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14.8 km

Lake Laach

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From the campsite north of the lake and along the eastern shore, there's a forest path around the lake. The path is unpaved and, in places, very dusty. This path …

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16.3 km

Lakeside Trails Overlooking Laacher See

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The path around the lake shows us the nature of today and testimonies of yesterday - impressive were the mofettes (gas bubbles that rise from the interior of the earth)

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18.8 km

Maria Laach Abbey

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Unfortunately, you have to cycle on a country road without a bike path. In heavy traffic, caution is advised when crossing the Abtei road.

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19.6 km

Maria Laach Abbey and Lake Laach

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Maria Laach Abbey is a monastery belonging to the Benedictine order. Worth seeing Koster am Laacher See!

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28.2 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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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

6.33 km

2.51 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

10.0 km

3.14 km

2.24 km

1.80 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Thursday 28 May

28°C

12°C

49 %

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Maria Laach Abbey loop from Volkesfeld

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

View from Gänsehals

Lake Laach

Lake Laach

Lakeside Trails Overlooking Laacher See

Maria Laach Abbey

Maria Laach Abbey and Lake Laach

Riedener Waldsee

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