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Westerberg circular route - effortless hiking with an overview and panorama
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Weg vom Westerberg nach IngelheimPhoto: Andrea Enderlein
An easy round with little altitude and all the more panoramic views - the horse paddocks from Gestüt Westerberg and a detour with wine tasting fit perfectly with the idyllic panorama.
Open
easy
Distance 6.6 km
1:44 h
66 m
68 m
239 m
171 m
For people who like to have an overview: On the Westerberg circular route, the Rhine-Hessian panorama can be enjoyed to the full, completely relaxed and without inclines. The magnificent Westerhaus Castle from the 15th century with its vinotheque and the nearby stud is a particularly picturesque eye-catcher - and definitely worth a delightful detour with wine tasting for wine connoisseurs. Another landmark is the Bismarck Tower, the starting point of the tour and a remarkable vantage point during the day is freely accessible. The view from the Bisrmarck Tower into the Rhine Valley and into the Rheingau is an absolute must. There are other places to stop for refreshments in the Waldeck mountain restaurant or in Brauser's Bergschänke. In the Waldeck Tiger Garden you can also look the majestic big cats straight in the eye ... Guided tours ("Tiger - eye to eye") are offered where you can look up to one meter the animals come up. There is also a small petting zoo next to the tiger enclosure.
Author’s recommendation
A wine tasting or a purchase in the Westerhaus Castle vinotheque is an experience. Opening times on request, visits by appointment.
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
239 m
Lowest point
171 m
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Bergrestaurant WaldeckTips and hints
The Bismarck Tower is open at the following times: in summer (01.04-30.09) from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and in winter (01.10-31.03) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Start
Bismarck Tower parking lot (218 m)
Coordinates:
DD
49.959326, 8.035718
DMS
49°57'33.6"N 8°02'08.6"E
UTM
32U 430834 5534554
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Destination
Bismarck Tower parking lot
Turn-by-turn directions
The well-signposted circuit begins directly with a wonderful panoramic view of Ingelheim and the Rheingau from the Bismarck Tower. We continue along the edge of the slope - always with a wonderful view. Past the paddocks of the Westerberg stud farm, the tour finally leads back to the Bismarck tower. A detour with wine tasting to the Schloss Westerhaus winery, which is located in a picturesque castle ensemble from the 15th century, is worthwhile. From the castle you have a beautiful view over the romantic Selztal.
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Public transport
Der Wanderweg ist leider mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel nicht zu erreichen, dafür liegt er zu weit außerhalb.Getting there
Folgen Sie der Beschilderung auf der L428 Richtung Bismarkcturm/Waldeck.Parking
Sie können direkt auf dem Parkplatz neben dem Bismarckturm parken. Das ist gleichzeitig auch der Startpunkt der Wanderroute.Coordinates
DD
49.959326, 8.035718
DMS
49°57'33.6"N 8°02'08.6"E
UTM
32U 430834 5534554
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
The hiking brochure is available from the Ingelheim im Winzerkeller tourist information office, Binger Straße 16, 55218 Ingelheim am Rhein, phone (06132) 710 009 200, email: touristinformation@ikum-ingelheim.de.
Status
Open
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.6 km
Duration
1:44 h
Ascent
66 m
Descent
68 m
Highest point
239 m
Lowest point
171 m
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- 3 Waypoints
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