Betzelhübel Observation Tower – View of Schaumberg loop from Wiebelskirchen

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Germany

Saarland

Landkreis Neunkirchen

Ottweiler

Betzelhübel Observation Tower – View of Schaumberg loop from Wiebelskirchen

Moderate

4.7

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764

hikers

Betzelhübel Observation Tower – View of Schaumberg loop from Wiebelskirchen

03:14

11.1km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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434 m

Randsbach Fish Pond

Highlight • Lake

You can take a relaxing break on the banks of the fish pond. The pond is beautifully laid out and surrounded by lush greenery. Maybe you will see some dragonflies or birds flying through the air.

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2.47 km

Sculpture bench with a view of the Saarland countryside

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Nice bench, one of many to rest. 😄

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3.31 km

Rohner Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The "Rohner Brunnen" is located on the connecting path between Hofplatzweg and Rohnweg. The Hangard fountain path friends have built a new fountain from natural sandstones and a boulder. The …

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5.12 km

Kerbacher Gorge

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Nice part of the tour with lots of variety

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6.65 km

Fields and Meadows Trail

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Beautiful field and meadow paths

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7.32 km

Betzelhübel Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climbing this tower is definitely worthwhile. From here you have a great view in all directions. It is a very stable and safe panoramic tower made of aluminum. The climb is free! 👍

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8.18 km

View of Schaumberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a wonderful view 👍!
The picture frame invites you to take pictures📷 ....

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8.79 km

Fishing pond of Petri Heil e.V.

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful quiet pond, very idyllic. 🏞️

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9.40 km

Viewpoint

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

5.01 km

340 m

335 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

2.43 km

1.56 km

1.41 km

616 m

340 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

10°C

5°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 18, 2021,Schauinslandweg mit Strauchs Wanderlust im Nebel

We finally made it to Saarland! On the plan today a hike with Strauch's wanderlust - without any YouTube ulterior motives, just like that. In wonderful JimundJeff foggy weather we could NOT enjoy the great views on the premium hiking trail Schauinslandweg. Nevertheless, the tour was a complete success with lots of laughs and great impressions of nature. You can …

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May 11, 2024,Wanderung Schauinslandweg, Sa 13.05.24

The start and finish is at the Randsbach fish pond between Wiebelskirchen and Ottweiler, directly opposite the "Schafbrücker Mühle" inn and hotel.

A beautiful, varied hike with thigh training, but you are rewarded with great views.
There is a magnificent panoramic view from the panoramic tower on the Betzelhübel, a climb is definitely recommended!

We wish you a nice weekend!

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November 3, 2023,Schauinsland Weg - Ottweiler

We drove to Ottweiler in the best weather (the fact that you can say that at the moment is quite something). The parking lot is large, but a bit hidden… ok turn right away, onto a new one 😉

The path consists almost entirely of forest paths and paths, very beautiful! The path is given as 276 m, we ended …

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December 3, 2023,Schauinslandweg Hangard

Today I was traveling close to home again. And it was really worth it.
Always along the snowfall line, I was able to enjoy a really varied hike with numerous viewpoints.
The special attractions of the path are the narrow Kerbacher Loch gorge with its beautiful stream and the 20m high Betzelhübel observation tower.

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January 30, 2024,Schauinslandweg Hangard

It was fresh when we started this morning at the parking lot at the Randsbach fishing pond. The small pond was mostly frozen over and two black swans initially fooled us because, upon closer inspection, they were only made of plastic. 😄 Things went straight uphill in the beginning. The path led past abandoned and dilapidated private properties, some of …

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December 18, 2021,Premiumwanderweg Schauinsland mit den YouTubern Jim&Jeff

Just enjoyed the day without a camera. Just go for a hike. It was nice again.

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October 21, 2022,Schauinslandweg 🏞 mit Vatter Hans 🧙‍♂️

The short visit from the parents 👴👵 was used for a hike 🥾 with my old man from 87 years of age 🧙‍♂️ + he did well 💪!

At the Schauinslandweg 🏞 the name says it all 👀. In addition to Hiemsklamm, Kerbacher Loch, the Panorama Tower Betzehübel is particularly worth mentioning 👍.

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March 9, 2025,Schauinslandweg bei Ottweiler

Net time approx. 2:40
A very good choice in today's wonderful weather - I really liked the great views, enchanted forest sections and generally the very varied route. There are lots of benches for breaks and also the odd babbling stream.
I must have taken a wrong turn somewhere at the beginning and then completed the tour in the opposite …

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