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Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Ötzingen

View of Malberg – Köppel Observation Tower loop from Niedersayn

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Westerwaldkreis
Ötzingen

View of Malberg – Köppel Observation Tower loop from Niedersayn

Hard

5.0

(1)

5

riders

View of Malberg – Köppel Observation Tower loop from Niedersayn

03:08

36.2km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nassau

Malberg

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.37 km

Malberg Forest Trail

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You can choose between the direct ascent past the wild women hut or virtually over the rubble field.

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2

6.70 km

View of Malberg

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The 422-meter-high, wooded Malberg is clearly visible from here. There used to be a protective castle on its summit. Today, only a few stones remain. You can find out more …

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3

8.73 km

View of Wirges

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4

13.2 km

Dernbach barbecue hut

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A new grill hut is being built here for the municipality of Dernbach.

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5

17.6 km

Köppel Observation Tower

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The ascent is definitely worthwhile in good weather. The view after climbing the tower is indescribable. In addition, a nice descent awaits mountain bikers, such as the continuation to the alarm pole.

Is worth a trip. :-)

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6

17.6 km

Köppel Tower and Köppel Hut

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The Köppel is a point of attraction in the UWW
No matter if hiker, cyclist etc.

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19.3 km

View of Köppel

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There is a charging station for e-bikes at the top of the tower or at the hut, even if you don't have a charger with you.

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32.3 km

B

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

8.91 km

3.66 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

9.35 km

6.90 km

508 m

102 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

23°C

17°C

24 %

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