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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Thür

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz
Thür

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

Hard

5.0

(5)

19

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Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower – Riedener Waldsee loop from Thür

04:01

44.1km

940m

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 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.92 km for 73 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.31 km

Erlen Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Right next to the Alder Fountain, the Alder Hut offers another opportunity to take a relaxed break.

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2

5.35 km

Alder Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very beautifully located earth well, which I have never seen in this way. You can drink the water (statement by a local). The new benches invite you to take a short rest.

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3

8.97 km

Gänsehalsturm Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

NOTE: The observation tower was closed at the end of October 2025. It is unclear when the tower will reopen.

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13.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

15.0 km

Riedener Waldsee

Highlight • Lake

The Waldsee Rieden is always worth a trip. In Heides Hütte 3 we were able to really slow down for a weekend and go on some nice bike tours during the day

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21.9 km

Maifeldblick

Viewpoint

7

31.1 km

Lydia Tower — View of Lake Laach

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

31.3 km

Be careful in the curves ...

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9

35.4 km

After the clearing there was a great view of the lake and the monastery

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10

37.8 km

View of Lake Laach

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point you have a beautiful view over the Laacher See and the surrounding landscape ...
A few meters further there is also a bench that invites you to linger ...

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

6.65 km

5.97 km

1.41 km

294 m

112 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

8.35 km

7.71 km

6.42 km

4.41 km

302 m

262 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

26°C

16°C

9 %

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