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Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

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5.0

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Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

01:04

24.6km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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1.37 km

Old Tower, Appenthal

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The "Old Tower" in Appenthal belonged to a respectable
Sandstone church built in the late 15th century
became. After the church as early as the 16th century
had fallen into …

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6.62 km

Breitenstein Forest House

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You can treat yourself to a break of the traditional kind in the Forsthaus Breitenstein. Beautifully far away from the hustle and bustle, traditional Pfälzer dishes are served here all …

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8.62 km

View of Spangenberg Castle

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Beautiful small area - with tables, benches and roofing - from here you have a beautiful view of Spangenberg Castle.

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8.62 km

"Burg Spangenberg is the partially reconstructed ruin of a medieval rock castle.
The castle is 249 m above sea level on the right above the Speyerbach, which flows through the Elmstein Valley."
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Spangenberg

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12.1 km

Wasserquellenbrunnen Frankeneck

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Entry into the Elmstein Valley. From here you have several options to continue: Kalmit, Schwarzsohl, Iggelbacher Stich, Waldleinigen, Hornesselwiese or directly to the Johanniskreuz.

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24.0 km

View of Elmstein Castle Ruins

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Nice view of the ruins as you drive towards Neustadt.

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

175 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

234 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

Old Tower, Appenthal

Breitenstein Forest House

View of Spangenberg Castle

Burg Spangenberg

Wasserquellenbrunnen Frankeneck

View of Elmstein Castle Ruins

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