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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Mendig

Probstei Buchholz – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Mendig

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Mendig

Probstei Buchholz – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Mendig

Hard

4.1

(15)

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Probstei Buchholz – Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower loop from Mendig

03:45

42.1km

910m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.9 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.34 km

View of the Pellenz and Krufter Waldsee

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The climb is tough, but it's worth it. The view is simply overwhelming!

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6.31 km

View from Teufelskanzel over Krufter Waldsee and the Eifel

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The view from the Teufelskanzel is always great

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9.68 km

Waldhütten Observation Tower Trail

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Be careful in the curves ...

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9.92 km

Lydia Tower — View of Lake Laach

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The Lydiaturm directly north of the Laacher Lake offers the best view across the lake to the Maria Laach Monastery. The steep climb from the lake up to the tower …

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18.4 km

Probstei Buchholz

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Great atmosphere at this old provost. Should not be missed.

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29.9 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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30.5 km

Gänsehals Shelter with a view of Lake Laach

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Shelter below the Gänsehalsturm with a wonderful view and a picnic area!

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34.5 km

View of Mayen and the Maifeld from Hochstein

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From here you have a very nice view towards Mayen and the Maifeld

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36.5 km

Hochstein

Nature Reserve

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

5.62 km

3.21 km

2.84 km

544 m

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

11.4 km

5.24 km

4.63 km

3.17 km

541 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

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