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Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

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Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

02:09

30.6km

550m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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72 m

Old Tower, Appenthal

Highlight • Monument

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 disrepair, the red sandstones were used for building houses
reused. However, the walls of the tower were closed
robust in order to be able to remove them as well. Hence he is
today still an important cultural asset of the Elmstein Valley.

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890 m

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

Highlight • Bridge

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 Hecker. It was about demonstrations of the citizens, they wanted a bridge over the Speyerbach, which they soon got.

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5.02 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 year round - after that you have enough power for the next upheaval. There is also a guest room if you want to stay longer in the Palatinate Forest. Information: forsthausbreitenstein.de/index.htm

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12.3 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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13.9 km

Descent to the Elmsteiner Valley

Highlight • Trail

Nice descent to St. Martin.

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15.4 km

Hahnenschritt Pass parking area (565 m)

Highlight • Parking

A detour is not really worth .. but is a very good starting point

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18.3 km

Ritterstein 246: Road embankment on the Speyer–Metz route (Roman road)

Highlight • Historical Site

This knight's stone, maintained by the PWV, is very well preserved and is located on Römerstrasse opposite the Totenkopfhütte. The Palatinate had been crossed by traffic routes since the earliest times. The Römerstraße comes from Speyer via Hüttenhohl, Totenkopf and the Alte Steige down to Breitenstein and on to Johanniskreuz.

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

1.63 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

1.35 km

357 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

Old Tower, Appenthal

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

Breitenstein Forest House

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

Descent to the Elmsteiner Valley

Hahnenschritt Pass parking area (565 m)

Ritterstein 246: Road embankment on the Speyer–Metz route (Roman road)

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