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Watzenhahner Riesen (Giants of Watzenhahn) Wäller Tour

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Watzenhahner Riesen (Giants of Watzenhahn) Wäller Tour

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Watzenhahner Riesen (Giants of Watzenhahn) Wäller Tour

03:54

13.9km

290m

Hiking

Kilometers of views over the Westerwald, stony giants and impressive natural landscapes await you on the "Watzenhahner Riesen" route, which is signposted as a GeoRoute by the GEOPARK Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus. On a good 14 kilometers you will get to know some rock formations of the Westerwald basalt - among them the…

by Westerwald - Die Urlaubsregion

Last updated: September 26, 2024

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Start point

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281 m

View from Burgberg, Weltersburg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small mountain with a great vantage point. You can have a good picnic here. A footpath leads uphill to the summit. On the way you pass a barbecue area and …

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1.79 km

Kranstein Basalt Outcrop

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very interesting rock formation. Definitely worthwhile for anyone interested in geology. Display board on site.

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8.53 km

Watzenhahner Giant Basalt Columns

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can sit down and just let the rocks work their magic on you. A nice and quiet place to switch off and let your soul dangle. 😊

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.17 km

2.42 km

1.22 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

6.87 km

3.34 km

2.23 km

469 m

443 m

279 m

218 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

22°C

11°C

11 %

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Comments

August 27, 2022,Wäller GEOROUTE Watzenhahner Riesen

Advertised as the "Wäller Tour" (completely misleading), but well signposted as the Wäller Georoute Watzenhaner Riesen, a wonderful hike. The subject of basalt accompanies me all the way: in road construction, in forestry road construction, or in all magnificent rock formations. An extensive rest at the Watzenhahner Riesen is highly recommended. A tip for all "dog companions": carry enough water …

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February 22, 2025,Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen – Weltersburg🥾🥾

Today we went on one of the popular Wäller tours. We hiked a lot through the forest, which we had almost to ourselves. Only now and then did we hear the eager tapping of woodpeckers 🐦.
Here you come across the former basalt mining everywhere and so we also hiked past impressive rock formations and former quarries. We were able …

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November 1, 2023,Wäller Tour „Watzenhahner Riesen" | Urban Hiker

An unforgettable day in the Westerwald with Jan and our Whippet dog Asta. 🥾👬🏻🐕 The 13.5 kilometers on the Wäller Tour Watzenhahner Riesen offered us breathtaking views of the Westerwald basalt. From the impressive rock formations to the GeoTop Watzenhahner Riesen – the beauty of this region is simply indescribable. 🌳🪨And with every step the warm autumn colors and the …

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August 23, 2025,062/2025: Westerwald Watzenhahner Riesen

Today we were out in the Westerwald and enjoyed the Watzenhahner Riesen (Wäller Tour).
The tour is described as having been a hit since its opening at the end of July 2022 and has been very popular. Aha, on our hike today, we met exactly one other hiker, and the parking lot doesn't suggest that there are that many hikers …

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August 23, 2025,Georoute Watzenhahner Riesen/Weltersburg 2.0

After doing this hike with Bettina and Volker at Easter, I wanted to introduce it to those without hiking. It was a shame that the sky kept giving us fears that we might get wet. It was also very chilly. Just in time for our picnic halfway through, the 🌞 came out a little. Finally, we enjoyed the wonderful view …

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September 5, 2023,Watzenhahner Riesen

Today I went on a Wäller tour again and I wasn't disappointed.
The Watzenhahner Riesen georoute.
The parking lot was easy to find on the K95 and belongs to the municipality of Westerburg.
There was a lot of information at the parking lot and a pleasant place to rest with a garbage disposal.
There is a lot of forest and …

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August 20, 2023,Watzenhahner Riesen

GeoTour "Watzenhahner Riesen" - we were thrilled. In addition to great highlights, the tour also offers shady sections and nice places to rest. That suited us very well in yesterday's hot summer weather. Of particular note are the Kranstein, the basalt church in Willmenrod, the "Hollow Tooth" near Berzhahn, the Watzenhahner Riesen (old quarry) and the Geoblick near Weltersburg. Then …

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March 8, 2025,WällerTour: Watzenhahner Riesen

A very nice tour and the Watzenhahner giants are impressive. There is also a nice rest area there. I accidentally left the path 1-2 times because I didn't see the signs or because they were missing.

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May 25, 2023

Kilometers of views over the Westerwald, stony giants and impressive natural landscapes await you on the "Watzenhahner Riesen" route, which is signposted as a GeoRoute by the GEOPARK Westerwald-Lahn-Taunus. On a good 14 kilometers you will get to know some rock formations of the Westerwald basalt - among

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Kranstein Basalt Outcrop

Watzenhahner Giant Basalt Columns

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