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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Ellern (Hunsrück)

Hochsteinchen lookout tower – Schanzerkopf Viewpoint loop from Ellern (Hunsrück)

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Ellern (Hunsrück)

Hochsteinchen lookout tower – Schanzerkopf Viewpoint loop from Ellern (Hunsrück)

Moderate

5.0

(7)

16

riders

Hochsteinchen lookout tower – Schanzerkopf Viewpoint loop from Ellern (Hunsrück)

03:26

36.0km

740m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Katzenkopf

Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.04 km

Shelter at Six-Way Junction

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If you are undecided, I recommend letting the dice decide.

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3.33 km

Crash of a Junkers Ju188 on 03/21/1944 due to a snow thunderstorm.

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4.38 km

Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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Since 1893, a steel observation tower has stood on the Hochsteinchen. From the uppermost platform your gaze wanders over the Hunsrück, the Middle Rhine Valley and even into the Taunus …

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5.61 km

Very demanding downhill, only recommended for advanced riders.

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17.9 km

Great view and a wonderfully quiet place!

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28.2 km

A really nice new hut - the builders went out of their way to do this

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31.8 km

Schanzerkopf Viewpoint

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Top view

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32.1 km

Schanzerkopf

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Always nice to bike here and the view is not bad either

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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32.9 km

1.28 km

961 m

762 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

7.47 km

5.27 km

3.48 km

437 m

140 m

103 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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