Weiselstein Observation Tower – Königssee (Eifel) loop from Niederdürenbach

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Weiselstein Observation Tower – Königssee (Eifel) loop from Niederdürenbach

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Weiselstein Observation Tower – Königssee (Eifel) loop from Niederdürenbach

03:34

12.9km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Rhein-Ahr-Eifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Water lily pond at the maar

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View of the Rodder Maar and Olbrück Castle

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The view from this spot allows you to see two highlights at once: Directly in front of you, the water surface of the "Rodder Maar" glitters, a popular destination for …

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View of the Siebengebirge, Petersberg, and Drachenfels

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Great view of the Siebengebirge with Petersberg and Drachenfels.

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Weiselstein Observation Tower

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You have to hike a few kilometers to get to this viewpoint surrounded by juniper heaths. For this you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view from the Siebengebirge …

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9.35 km

Königssee (Eifel)

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The Königssee is a former basalt mine. Until 1942, the material was mined here and crushed to gravel. Then the mining stopped and the pit filled with groundwater. You can …

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10.1 km

View of Olbrück Castle from the Forest Edge Bench

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Fantastic view of the surrounding area. Here you can let your soul dangle.

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Swing with a view of Burg Olbrück

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Rest area with great views u.a. overlooking the keep of the ruin Olbrück.

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11.7 km

Water Lily Pond at Rodder Maar

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Beautiful place with volcanic origin

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

1.73 km

842 m

224 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.75 km

3.61 km

1.29 km

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

9°C

2°C

0 %

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Comments

August 29, 2026,Die Abenteuer von Oberdürenbach

North Sea weather
for the first half of the day, I promise,
Promises are often broken
The week is in my bones
The clouds move quickly, wind, blue sky
Kites and hawks,
Flying capers, are pushed down, hang in the air
I sit on a bench, it won't be the last one,
I sit and sink into observation
I am …

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