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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

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Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

Moderate

4.7

(38)

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Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

01:41

28.3km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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580 m

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus Elmstein

Highlight • Rest Area

With the Kuckucksbähnel through the Elmstein Valley is a beautiful experience for young and old. There is even a separate wagon in which the bikes are transported - without additional …

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633 m

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus and Tourist Information

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Be sure to try. From Neustadt a.d.W Hbf (track 5) to Elmstein in a historic train with steam locomotive. Outward journey costs 8 euros and takes about 80 minutes. In …

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1.46 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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2.28 km

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

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The PWV-Ritterstein No. 251, Hecker Bridge, is a landmark for the hiker and it is also considered a memorial stone. The name of the Rittersteins comes from a volunteer leader …

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6.41 km

Breitenstein Forest House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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8.41 km

View of Spangenberg Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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14.3 km

Historic Half-Timbered Building

Highlight • Historical Site

28.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

1.83 km

1.68 km

710 m

532 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

532 m

387 m

344 m

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

29°C

16°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Fahrradtour mit kettenriss 😭

Thanks to Christian from Velo Veritas in Lambrecht for the quick repair. Top-notch work and a great price.

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Breitenstein Forest House – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus Elmstein

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus and Tourist Information

Old Tower, Appenthal

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

Breitenstein Forest House

View of Spangenberg Castle

Historic Half-Timbered Building

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