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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Dertenhaus Shelter – Himmelsleiter Trail loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Dertenhaus Shelter – Himmelsleiter Trail loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

Moderate

4.0

(5)

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Dertenhaus Shelter – Himmelsleiter Trail loop from Schweigen-Rechtenbach

01:51

17.9km

490m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.52 km for 483 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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302 m

German Wine Gate (Deutsches Weintor)

Highlight • Monument

The Deutsche Weintor marks the beginning of the German Wine Route. It was built in the Third Reich to make the wine-growing region better known. Even today, an imperial eagle …

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7.18 km

Dertenhaus Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In Palatinate it is called "Derschte Haisel", it is a refuge on the Hohe Derst.

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8.45 km

Hühnerfels Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

An idyllic place to take a rest on your tour.

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10.3 km

Himmelsleiter Trail

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beautiful trails, but not always easy to drive! Partly very steep uphill and downhill!

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11.7 km

Tight and occasionally demanding single trail that is as much fun uphill as it is downhill. Tackle it wet to demonstrate extra toughness.

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17.0 km

The little wine gate decorating the Alfred Wasner Platz, offers a piece of local culture among an amazing view over the rhine valley.

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

2.23 km

2.19 km

107 m

Surfaces

9.01 km

3.80 km

2.08 km

1.54 km

1.40 km

104 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 4 July

27°C

16°C

39 %

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