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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Obersimten

Smugglers' Trail – Smuggler's Trail Border Shelter loop from Obersimten

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Südwestpfalz
Obersimten

Smugglers' Trail – Smuggler's Trail Border Shelter loop from Obersimten

Moderate

4.9

(16)

25

riders

Smugglers' Trail – Smuggler's Trail Border Shelter loop from Obersimten

03:01

49.1km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.9 km for 14 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.70 km

Smugglers' Trail

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A beautiful bike path with rocks, very easy to ride.

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2

8.34 km

Red Sandstone Cliffs of the Palatinate

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Beautiful big rocks along the way.

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3

15.2 km

Nice bike path

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4

22.4 km

View of the Citadel of Bitche

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View of the citadel

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24.6 km

View of the Citadel of Bitche

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The best view of the citadel is from the west side.

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6

38.9 km

The chateau is a little higher up, so you have a really nice view of the village. There is also great seating under a tree. The place is extremely tranquil. There is much to see.

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7

40.2 km

Smuggler's Trail Border Shelter

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Great hiking trail but also good to ride a bike 😃🚴‍♂️

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40.3 km

Smuggler's Trail Rock Formations (Kröppen to Walschbronn)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

A beautiful bike path from Germany to France, and vice versa. Very nice big rocks.

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

14.6 km

7.58 km

6.53 km

352 m

150 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

5.56 km

3.79 km

2.46 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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