Sassen Observation Tower loop from Sassen

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Sassen Observation Tower loop from Sassen

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Sassen Observation Tower loop from Sassen

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7.40km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Station 7 "On the Trail of Kamillen Traud"

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At this station with a view of the abundant land, the hiker learns that the potato harvest was an important source of food in this area and that migrant workers …

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2.63 km

Rest and Listening Platform on the Kamillen-Traud Trail

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The rest and listening platform is the 5th station of the "Traces of the Traud Camomile" circular route. She invites you to lie down, look up at the treetops and …

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3.27 km

Kamille Traud Memorial – Station 4 (Grüner Weiher, Kelberg)

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The station is located on the green pond, a former execution site.

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3.44 km

Gallows – Stop on the History Trail

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In the past, those sentenced to death were hanged or killed in other cruel ways here. The nearby Green Pond also served as an execution site. A replica wooden gallows reminds us of the dark past of this place.

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5.25 km

Bigfoot Treehouse and Suspension Bridge

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Well maintained playground equipment. Also safe for small children.

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5.37 km

Wooden Suspension Bridge in Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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5.58 km

Treehouse on the Erlebnis Trail, Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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This tree house is simply part of the tour of the adventure trail for children.

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7.22 km

Sassen Observation Tower

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Pure idyll! Sassen is a beautiful little village with incredibly great old houses and farms. The observation tower is on the edge of the village.

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

845 m

320 m

227 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

1.59 km

1.43 km

1.20 km

1.13 km

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

November 27, 2023,Zum 139. Geburtstag von Gertrud Feiler

On the trail of Kamilletraud

139 years ago today Gertrud Feiler, known as “Kamillen-Traud”, was born in Kolverath.

“Chamomile Flowers” (Ute Bales) tells the story of the peddler Traud, who – along with her mother – becomes homeless in the spring of 1901. The two are tolerated by relatives for a while before they end up on the streets and …

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November 27, 2024,🥾🥾 zum 140. Geburtstag von Gertrud Feiler

140 years ago today, Getrud Feiler (Kamillen-Traud) was born in Kolverath. Anyone who doesn't know her or her story should read "Kamillenblumen" by Ute Bales.

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