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Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

Moderate

4.7

(7)

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Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

01:24

16.4km

260m

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 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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729 m

Paul Selbach Ruh (Stone Table)

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful resting place (from 1953) with a round stone table, 3 resting benches, and a memorial stone. The hamlet of Elmstein-Schwabenbach is within sight.
Paul Selbach, after whom this resting …

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2.22 km

Wolfsschlucht Gravel Path

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Fantastic gravel (gravel) path through the Wolfsschlucht.
The finest gravel surface leads through a dreamlike and enchanting forest landscape - always parallel to the Breitenbach.
The great path connects the "Forsthaus Breitenstein" with the "Wolfsschluchthütte".

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6.43 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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6.50 km

Trail Between Breitenstein and Helmbach (Kuckucksbähnel Railway)

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beautiful and easy-to-drive route in the countryside. Good to drive.

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11.9 km

Archery Practice Range

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11.9 km

Archery Clubhouse

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A lovely spot, always suitable for a short break.

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13.1 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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14.0 km

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus Elmstein

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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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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

3.86 km

3.23 km

561 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

6.09 km

841 m

446 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

35°C

24°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

Paul Selbach Ruh (Stone Table)

Wolfsschlucht Gravel Path

Breitenstein Forest House

Trail Between Breitenstein and Helmbach (Kuckucksbähnel Railway)

Archery Practice Range

Archery Clubhouse

Old Tower, Appenthal

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus Elmstein

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