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Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Orenhofen

World War II Horse Trough – Fidei Observation Tower, Rodt loop from Orenhofen

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm

Orenhofen

World War II Horse Trough – Fidei Observation Tower, Rodt loop from Orenhofen

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World War II Horse Trough – Fidei Observation Tower, Rodt loop from Orenhofen

01:24

22.8km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.27 km

Burgknopp

Highlight • Historical Site

Here, just to the left of the trail, was an early medieval earth castle, also called moth. Today you can only see the tower hill and the moat around the hill.

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10.4 km

The horse trough was built in 1940 by the soldiers who were staying in five bunkers located in the fields between Rodt and Zemmer. As the name suggests, it was used to water the army horses. The water needed was piped from raised tanks in the forest into the horse trough.
The bunkers were part of the fortifications built on the German western border in 1936, the so-called West Wall.
Today the horse trough is a habitat for small animals such as amphibians, lizards and insects. In times of scarce water, it serves as a watering hole for the animals of the forest.

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10.7 km

Benches With Mountain View

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are two comfortable curved benches here. I needed a rest as just before reaching this point you have to climb a very difficult section up through a ravine where the surface is very poor. The views at these benches looks through distant mountains and are worthy views

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11.0 km

Eifelsteig Stage 2: Manderscheid to Kordel

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11.0 km

Fidei Observation Tower, Rodt

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view, just before the tower there is a nice seating area for a lunch break.

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11.6 km

View of the Zemmer Rodt countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

100 meters from this tour away in the place Zemmer Rodt is the café on Eifelsteig. Good cake, delicious cafe and good choice of tea ..... nice owner and cozy room on top. Open daily.

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14.8 km

Quellgebiet

Forest

17.9 km

Rothaus Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Inn with outdoor patio in the courtyard.

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22.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

2.79 km

2.67 km

2.61 km

1.91 km

158 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

3.19 km

2.70 km

2.68 km

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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World War II Horse Trough – Fidei Observation Tower, Rodt loop from Orenhofen

Burgknopp