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Hochsteinchen rock formation – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Rheinböllen

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Hochsteinchen rock formation – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Rheinböllen

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Hochsteinchen rock formation – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Rheinböllen

01:36

4.77km

250m

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: March 4, 2026

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Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.90 km

Twin Beech Trees

Highlight • Natural Monument

The two beech trees on the Soonwaldsteig have connected to each other. A branch of one beech tree was grown into the wood of the neighboring beech tree.

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2.17 km

Hochsteinchen rock formation

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A rock formation rises southeast of the forest path around the observation tower on the Hochsteinchen, which drops several meters to the slope.
The rocks are criss-crossed by crevices, some …

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2.37 km

Hochsteinchen Observation Tower

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Rise is rewarded by a beautiful view from the tower

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2.37 km

Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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Since 1893, a steel observation tower has stood on the Hochsteinchen. From the uppermost platform your gaze wanders over the Hunsrück, the Middle Rhine Valley and even into the Taunus …

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4.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

1.79 km

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

1.79 km

596 m

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Thursday 21 May

27°C

11°C

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Hochsteinchen rock formation – Hochsteinchen lookout tower loop from Rheinböllen

Twin Beech Trees

Hochsteinchen rock formation

Hochsteinchen Observation Tower

Hochsteinchen lookout tower

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