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The new Idarkopf Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Stipshausen

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Bad Kreuznach

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Stipshausen

The new Idarkopf Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Stipshausen

Moderate

4.3

(6)

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The new Idarkopf Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Stipshausen

02:22

8.45km

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: May 21, 2026

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Saar-Hunsrück

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1.10 km

Observation Tower and View of Saar-Hunsrück Forest

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Here is a magnificent swamp area resembling the Lüneburg Heath.

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3.14 km

The new Idarkopf Tower

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The Idarkopf (746m) is certainly the most famous peak in the Hunsrück Idarwald. This certainly has a lot to do with the fact that there has long been a lookout …

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3.20 km

Idarkopf

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at 748m above sea level one of the highest points in Rh-Pf. At the highest point there is an observation tower, which is unfortunately closed after a fire. To the …

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3.25 km

Idarkopf Observation Tower

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Currently closed due to fire.

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3.60 km

Protected Nature Area Near Idakopf Trail (Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück)

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A varied landscape with panoramic views and wonderful fresh forest air can be found here, slightly uphill.

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5.22 km

Idarkopf Parking Area

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From the car park you can reach the Idalopf with Idakopftum in 30 minutes. The hike is about 5 km there and back.

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5.23 km

For me, the tower is a successful construction that offers beautiful far-reaching views. The surrounding forest invites you to go hiking. Here is the appropriate parking space for the start and finish.

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8.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.38 km

1.99 km

873 m

217 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

24°C

13°C

33 %

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The new Idarkopf Tower – Idarkopf Observation Tower loop from Stipshausen

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Observation Tower and View of Saar-Hunsrück Forest

The new Idarkopf Tower

Idarkopf

Idarkopf Observation Tower

Protected Nature Area Near Idakopf Trail (Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück)

Idarkopf Parking Area

694 m above sea level

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