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Ox Tower, Oberwesel – Spitzenstein Observation Tower loop from Oberwesel

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Ox Tower, Oberwesel – Spitzenstein Observation Tower loop from Oberwesel

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Ox Tower, Oberwesel – Spitzenstein Observation Tower loop from Oberwesel

04:03

13.4km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.36 km for 415 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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32 m

Ox Tower, Oberwesel

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Oberwesel with its city wall and towers on the Rhine is also called the city of towers.

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1.76 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Oelsbergsteig

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Plenty of safeguards, but not absolutely necessary. Areas with high ladders can be bypassed.

Suitable for normal hikers and children. Sturdy shoes are recommended. From Oberwesel after the climb there is a viewing and picnic area.

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2.16 km

Heinrich Demel – Figure 1

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Interesting curved steel sculpture between the fields.

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2.94 km

Viewpoint and shelter at the end of Oelsbergsteig with a view of the Rhine and Oberwesel

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Here is a nice rest area with a breathtaking view of the Rhine Valley. Several benches and an open shelter invite you to linger. This is where the Oelsbergsteig starts and ends.

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3.96 km

View of the Loreley and the Rhine

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A bench by the wayside with a view of the Lorely and the Rhine.

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4.14 km

View of the Loreley Rock

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Very nice view of the Rhine valley and the Loreley rock opposite. At the end of the long pier on the left is the Loreley monument.

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7.76 km

Spitzenstein Observation Tower

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Spitzer Stein viewpoint
History / wing telegraph

Optical telegraphy for the transmission of messages according to the Chappe system. The French technician Claude Chappe developed at the time of the …

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10.8 km

View of the Rhine Valley from Niederburger Heide

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Who suspects a heathland here? As an old Lüneburg Heath child, I am particularly happy about it

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.04 km

2.30 km

1.46 km

380 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.88 km

2.34 km

2.22 km

1.61 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Ox Tower, Oberwesel – Spitzenstein Observation Tower loop from Oberwesel

Ox Tower, Oberwesel

View of the Rhine Valley from the Oelsbergsteig

Heinrich Demel – Figure 1

Viewpoint and shelter at the end of Oelsbergsteig with a view of the Rhine and Oberwesel

View of the Loreley and the Rhine

View of the Loreley Rock

Spitzenstein Observation Tower

View of the Rhine Valley from Niederburger Heide

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