View of Gau-Algesheim – View of Ober-Ingelheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

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View of Gau-Algesheim – View of Ober-Ingelheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

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View of Gau-Algesheim – View of Ober-Ingelheim loop from Gau-Algesheim

03:53

14.3km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Nordausläufer Westerberg

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf

Gau-Algesheimer Kopf - Erweiterung

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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113 m

Bismarck Tower, Ingelheim am Rhein

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Like many other places, the tower was built as a memorial to German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. However, one thing distinguishes this massive tower from its countless namesakes throughout Germany: …

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801 m

GAGA Hut on Richardshöhe (View of Gau-Algesheim and Rheingau)

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The refuge got its name GAGA from the Avenarius brothers from Gau-Algesheim, who founded a chemical factory in the village in 1869. The hut is located on Richardshöhe, a striking …

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990 m

Infantry Position of the Mainz Bulwark (World War I)

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Two memorial plaques along the “Hiwweltour Bismarck Tower” remind of the history of the Gau-Algesheimer Kopf and the Westerberg during the First World War. The infantry positions still preserved from …

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1.64 km

View of Gau-Algesheim

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Directly along the path, there's a bench in a clearing. From there, you have a wonderful view of Gau-Algesheim and the surrounding area. It's a great place to linger.

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2.62 km

Picnic Area by the Stone Wall in Rhenish Hesse Vineyards

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Rest area with table and bench by the stone wall

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10.3 km

Narrow Path in Rhenish Hesse

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Summer is like being in the jungle

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11.7 km

View of Rheingau from Relax Benches

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There are many beautiful views along the route – but the best place to linger is on the benches!

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13.7 km

View of Ober-Ingelheim

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The Ingelheim Castle Church is always worth seeing. If you have the opportunity, you should take a closer look.

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14.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

863 m

252 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

3.88 km

3.42 km

666 m

656 m

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

8°C

58 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

December 7, 2025,094/2025: Runde ab dem Bismarckturm bei Gau Algesheim

Today, a small group of us wanted to take advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures (for November, I mean December, of course) and go for a hike in the Rheinhessen region.

Our hike started at the Bismarck Tower above Ingelheim.

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