Gondel Pond, Horbach – Rodfeldturm Observation Tower loop from Hardt bei Bernbach

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Gondel Pond, Horbach – Rodfeldturm Observation Tower loop from Hardt bei Bernbach

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Gondel Pond, Horbach – Rodfeldturm Observation Tower loop from Hardt bei Bernbach

02:21

8.38km

170m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

Naturpark Spessart

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Horbach: 🅿️ Hiking parking lot at Gondelteich (L3269)

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Many a beautiful route on the idyllic lake starts here

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62 m

Gondel Pond, Horbach

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Wonderfully situated small forest lake on the main road Horbach / Geiselbach.

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2.47 km

Frohnbügel Inn

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Worthwhile stop. The beer garden is very nice in summer but also well attended.

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2.70 km

View of Omersbach

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Beautiful view from the edge of the forest over Omersbach and beyond. 😊

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3.38 km

Spessartbogen Trail Section – Naturpark Hessischer Spessart

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Flat and easy to hike...👍

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4.79 km

Fernblick Viewpoint, Freigericht

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An amazing view from the beautiful observation tower.

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4.79 km

Rodfeldturm Observation Tower

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Excellent view. You can see as far as the Taunus mountains. Ronneburg Castle is also clearly visible from here.

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4.80 km

Fernblick Country Inn

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Top quality and superb taste: The crispy half duck or the venison steak are absolutely delicious. The handcrafted burgers on Thursdays are also a hit in their various variations.

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8.38 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

1.67 km

291 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

2.23 km

1.45 km

676 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2023,# 064/2023 👞 Rodfeldturm – Gondelteich Runde von Horbach

I quickly decided to do it and implemented it quite quickly after work. But at the moment you have to hurry otherwise you'll end up walking in the dark forest. It's no problem if you're prepared... with lights and stuff 😁
A nice tour, even the sun 🌞 showed up. I saw Rodfeldism for the first time. Climb up? No, …

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August 23, 2026,2026-08-23 Wandern PP Gondelteich Horbach - Fernblick und zurück

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Does anyone know this place? I walked past today, but it wasn't open yet.
Just googled it - seems quaint.

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October 8, 2023,Kahlgrundrunde um den Rodfeldturm 🗼🌄🚶🏻‍♂️

Today we went on the Spessartbogen tour up to the Rodfeldturm. In the humid temperatures I worked up a sweat. We didn't feel like stopping for a break today, so we continued the tour. The cloudy weather limited the visibility somewhat. So we made our way back.

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October 2, 2021,Gondelteich Runde im Spessart - 02.10.2021

I hiked the Gondelteich Runde in Horbacht / Freigericht with my friends. The Spessart between Hesse and Bavaria is something different from the flat marshland on the Elbe.

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October 2, 2021,Der Turm am Spessartrand

When we walked the Spessartbogen, we skipped the ascent of the Rodfeld Tower because it was so outrageously hot that day and we didn't feel like tormenting ourselves up an observation tower in the heat. That had to be made up for, of course, and it was actually worth it, because the view from up there is fantastic!

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