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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

Rhineland-Palatinate

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

Hard

4

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Bürresheim Castle loop from Brenk

03:42

48.4km

810m

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: October 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

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

612 m

Engeln Station

Highlight • Rest Area

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

3

5.72 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

15.7 km

Bürresheim Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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6

16.3 km

Nitztal Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Nitztal is always good, now the paths are even better 👌🏽 although they were already great before

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7

25.0 km

St. Jost Pilgrimage Chapel (Wallfahrtskapelle St. Jost)

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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8

25.5 km

Jodokus Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Originally framed spring that lies on the Jodokus pilgrimage route or the Wanderather dream path. In the past, a spring was always a place of refreshment and rest, often sung …

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9

36.4 km

View of Hohenleimbach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of Hohenleimbach

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10

41.9 km

Schöneberg Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Cassel valley and the Siebengebirge with the Petersberg on the horizon.

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B

48.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

9.48 km

5.31 km

233 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

13.5 km

4.20 km

2.90 km

486 m

128 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Saturday 10 October

12°C

5°C

27 %

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