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Spitzenstein Observation Tower – View of the Loreley Rock loop from Oberwesel

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Spitzenstein Observation Tower – View of the Loreley Rock loop from Oberwesel

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Spitzenstein Observation Tower – View of the Loreley Rock loop from Oberwesel

05:37

18.3km

590m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 15.3 km for 415 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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977 m

Oberwesel: Old Town and City Walls

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The so-called city of towers is characterized by its city wall with its 16 towers. On the former fortification you can walk around. Further attractions in Oberwesel are, for example, …

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2.24 km

Seven Virgins Viewpoint

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The Sieben-Jungfrauen-Blick is located below the Günderodehaus. Actually, it cannot be separated from the Günderodehaus. Very nice. From there you can go straight down to the town of Oberwesel.

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4.77 km

Spitzenstein Observation Tower

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Spitzer Stein viewpoint
History / wing telegraph

Optical telegraphy for the transmission of messages according to the Chappe system. The French technician Claude Chappe developed at the time of the …

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8.54 km

Viewpoint

9.85 km

Wackenberghütte Viewpoint: View of St. Goar, Rheinfels Castle, and the Rhine Valley

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From up here you have a wonderful view of St. Goar and the Rhine Valley.

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10.9 km

View of the Loreley Rock

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One of several beautiful views of the Loreley rock.

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12.6 km

View of the Loreley from Maria Ruh

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Probably the most beautiful view over the Rhine valley to the Loreley with its entire terran and to St. Goarshausen and St. Goar is from the Maria Ruh view.

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13.1 km

View of the Loreley and the Rhine

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A bench by the wayside with a view of the Lorely and the Rhine.

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15.3 km

View of the Rhine Valley from the Oelsbergsteig

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Plenty of safeguards, but not absolutely necessary. Areas with high ladders can be bypassed.

Suitable for normal hikers and children. Sturdy shoes are recommended. From Oberwesel after the climb there is a viewing and picnic area.

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.71 km

3.87 km

2.41 km

1.83 km

379 m

158 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

4.49 km

2.89 km

2.11 km

1.95 km

112 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Spitzenstein Observation Tower – View of the Loreley Rock loop from Oberwesel

Oberwesel: Old Town and City Walls

Seven Virgins Viewpoint

Spitzenstein Observation Tower

Wackenberghütte Viewpoint: View of St. Goar, Rheinfels Castle, and the Rhine Valley

View of the Loreley Rock

View of the Loreley from Maria Ruh

View of the Loreley and the Rhine

View of the Rhine Valley from the Oelsbergsteig

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