Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Thür

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Thür

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Thür

Hard

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Thür

02:16

33.5km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.1 km for 123 m

After 26.5 km for 177 m

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564 m

Hochkreuz Chapel on Tihler Berg

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From the Hochkreuz you have a beautiful view over parts of Mendig.

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4.18 km

View of the Pellenz

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7.14 km

View from Gänsehals

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You pass this point on the way from Bell to Engeln. One has a fantastic view from here, among other things. in the background the Laacher See.
Even if the …

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8.11 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

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

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13.6 km

Riedener Waldsee

Highlight • Lake

We like to have a cappuccino break at the Haus am See on our tours. A really nice place 😃🍵🥧

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14.0 km

Riedener See

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Between the Riedener Mühlen and the village of Rieden lies the reservoir with a water surface of about four hectares, which is fed by the Rehbach. Because the spring originally …

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21.6 km

Bürresheim Castle

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The castle was used as the fictional Brunwald Castle for the exterior shots for the film "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

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26.1 km

Mayen Bridge Gate

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At the bridge gate a stone bridge leads over the Nette and the Mühlenbach. The bridge gate was built in the 14th century. At times, the bridge gate was also called "Koblenz Gate".

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