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Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

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Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

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Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

02:35

9.31km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Small Bridge Over the Elzbach

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Very lovingly constructed, stable bridge over a narrow ford. If you like, you can jump over the stream or go by bike.

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4.74 km

Station 7 "On the Trail of Kamillen Traud"

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At this station with a view of the abundant land, the hiker learns that the potato harvest was an important source of food in this area and that migrant workers …

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5.56 km

Eifel-Guck Observation Tower

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There is a beautiful view from the tower, and above all it is a great destination for a mini hike from the CenterParc. You can see some of the park's houses from the tower.

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6.18 km

Kamille Traud Memorial – Station 4 (Grüner Weiher, Kelberg)

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The station is located on the green pond, a former execution site.

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6.91 km

Gallows – Stop on the History Trail

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In the past, those sentenced to death were hanged or killed in other cruel ways here. The nearby Green Pond also served as an execution site. A replica wooden gallows reminds us of the dark past of this place.

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6.91 km

Holzberg

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9.31 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.45 km

804 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

3.93 km

801 m

483 m

110 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Eifel-Guck Observation Tower – Ancient Beech Forest loop from Retterath

Small Bridge Over the Elzbach

Station 7 "On the Trail of Kamillen Traud"

Eifel-Guck Observation Tower

Ancient Beech Forest

Grummer Forest

Kamille Traud Memorial – Station 4 (Grüner Weiher, Kelberg)

Gallows – Stop on the History Trail

Holzberg

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