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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

03:45

48.7km

840m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.72 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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612 m

Engeln Station

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Three different locomotives are used for the journey: two diesel locomotives and one steam locomotive.

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1.07 km

Lehrenkopf

Nature Reserve

5.73 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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6.70 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.
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14.1 km

Viewpoint

16.2 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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20.4 km

Finnenhütte Nitztal

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A wonderful route along the Nitz, a tributary of the Nette.

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20.4 km

Finnenhütte Barbecue Area

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Very nice huts with a barbecue area

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25.5 km

St. Jost Pilgrimage Chapel (Wallfahrtskapelle St. Jost)

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Definitely worth seeing! Located just a five-minute walk from the Wanderather dream path.

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36.9 km

View of Hohenleimbach

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Sit and enjoy

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

9.48 km

5.28 km

233 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

13.8 km

4.01 km

3.22 km

487 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 11 June

17°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

Engeln Station

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

View from Gänsehals

Bürresheim Castle

Finnenhütte Nitztal

Finnenhütte Barbecue Area

St. Jost Pilgrimage Chapel (Wallfahrtskapelle St. Jost)

View of Hohenleimbach

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