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View of Trier-Irsch – Thick Oak (Old Oak Tree) loop from Irsch

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Rhineland-Palatinate

View of Trier-Irsch – Thick Oak (Old Oak Tree) loop from Irsch

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View of Trier-Irsch – Thick Oak (Old Oak Tree) loop from Irsch

01:57

6.97km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Stream crossing with benches (Galgenkopf Tour, Eifel)

Highlight • River

It is worthwhile to walk the section of the Trier Gallows Head Tour until you come to the 400 year old wolf oak. Partly with a wonderful view over Trier Irsch

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1.34 km

A clear stream cuts through the path – no bridge, no stones, just through. The water is shallow and glistens in the sun, the banks green and vibrant. A wooden …

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2.64 km

View of Trier-Irsch

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From here you have a beautiful view of Trier Irsch

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4.63 km

Thick Oak (Old Oak Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Always impressive, even if I pass every few days while running

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5.03 km

Nicely located and well-kept

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6.31 km

Church of St. George and St. Wendelinus

Highlight • Religious Site

interesting here is the separately standing church tower of the building from the Middle Ages

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6.42 km

Irscher Burg

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The castle served as a provostry for the Trier monastery of St. Martin. The estate managers of the monastic economy, which was located in Irsch, lived here. The castle and …

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6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.87 km

2.48 km

1.30 km

339 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

1.70 km

1.43 km

758 m

390 m

< 100 m

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January 25, 2026,Die 400. jährige Eiche von Irsch
Things are slowly getting back to normal... you just have to take your time 😉

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The old oak (approx. 400 years)
According to legend, the last wolf on the Irscher Bann was shot here. For this reason the tree was spared.

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