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Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Thür

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Thür

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

Hard

4.7

(6)

30

riders

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

02:15

33.1km

480m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.7 km for 123 m

After 26.1 km for 177 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.84 km

View of the Pellenz

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2

6.80 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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3

7.77 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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4

8.02 km

Gänsehals Tower

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5

13.2 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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6

13.7 km

Riedener See

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7

21.2 km

Bürresheim Castle

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The castle was used as the fictional Brunwald Castle for the exterior shots for the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

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8

25.8 km

Mayen Bridge Gate

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At the bridge gate a stone bridge leads over the Nette and the Mühlenbach. The bridge gate was built in the 14th century. At times, the bridge gate was also called "Koblenz Gate".

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33.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

5.96 km

4.30 km

292 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

2.49 km

847 m

804 m

528 m

240 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 9 July

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