Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Alder Spring loop from Hausten

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Hausten

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Alder Spring loop from Hausten

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5.0

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Alder Spring loop from Hausten

02:51

34.7km

620m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.95 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

In der Burwies

Nature Reserve

5.63 km

Wind Farm on the Ridge Above Rieden

Highlight • Structure

A pretty drafty corner at the top of the mountain - but from here you have a great view far into the country! Just fantastic!

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8.96 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

NOTE: The observation tower was closed at the end of October 2025. It is unclear when the tower will reopen.

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9.58 km

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

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Shelter below the Gänsehalsturm with a wonderful view and a picnic area!

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15.1 km

Alder Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautifully located earth well, which I have never seen in this way. You can drink the water (statement by a local). The new benches invite you to take a short rest.

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15.2 km

Erlen Hut

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Right next to the Alder Fountain, the Alder Hut offers another opportunity to take a relaxed break.

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18.0 km

View of the Fields Near Obermendig

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Nice view, but also nothing demanding

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18.6 km

View of Obermendig

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28.2 km

Udelseck Viewpoint

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Very nice vantage point over the Riedener Waldsee

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34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

8.70 km

3.91 km

1.95 km

362 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

8.57 km

6.64 km

5.93 km

3.23 km

1.56 km

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

8°C

2°C

0 %

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Alder Spring loop from Hausten

Wind Farm on the Ridge Above Rieden

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

Alder Spring

Erlen Hut

View of the Fields Near Obermendig

View of Obermendig

Udelseck Viewpoint

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