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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Gommersheim

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Maikammer

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Gommersheim

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Maikammer

Hard

5.0

(2)

17

riders

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Maikammer

04:55

53.2km

1,050m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 32.8 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.90 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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2

19.3 km

Speyerbach Riverside Trail

Highlight • Trail

Really nice, must be tidied up again -> 2 trees were across

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3

33.7 km

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful vantage point at about 608m above sea level.

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4

33.7 km

Trail from the Eschkopf Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

great view from the Eschkopfturm

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5

41.6 km

Taubensuhl Forest House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Forsthaus Taubensuhl is currently closed until further notice (gasthaus.taubensuhl.de).

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6

50.8 km

Heldenstein Forester's Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice forester's house with good Palatine kitchen

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7

51.8 km

Schwendenstein

Highlight • Monument

5 minutes from the Schänzelturm. Nice highlight during the Kanonenweg descent ⛰🌳

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8

52.3 km

Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf

Highlight • Monument

In 1795 there was a battlefield below the Schänzel Tower. Two large memorial stones commemorate this. On the further way there are several carved stones that refer to the battle.

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53.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

9.83 km

8.60 km

596 m

299 m

120 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

10.2 km

9.75 km

4.46 km

492 m

181 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Saturday 27 June

37°C

23°C

64 %

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