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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

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4.7

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417

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M 41 light reconnaissance tank – Tank wrecks in Brander Forest loop from Aachen (district)

01:45

6.44km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Münsterbachtal zwischen Hamm und Haumühle

Brander Wald

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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397 m

Inde stream in the Münsterbach Valley

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True, that with the dogs is very disturbing. Can not better educate their masters and mistresses. The way you can continue on the other side of the road and comes …

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502 m

This bridge is definitely not "centuries" old. It is obviously made of reinforced concrete and was probably created when the military training area was expanded.

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3

1.28 km

Very idyllic area, you can hear the water splashing and people and dogs are super happy here. 🍀

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1.29 km

Great, right on the Inde along 💦

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4.36 km

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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4.39 km

M 41 light reconnaissance tank

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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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4.61 km

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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4.95 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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6.44 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

1.64 km

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.02 km

557 m

463 m

236 m

170 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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