Old Tower, Appenthal – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

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Old Tower, Appenthal – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

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Old Tower, Appenthal – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

02:39

44.7km

310m

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: September 25, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Waypoints

Start point

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580 m

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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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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8.27 km

View of Spangenberg Castle

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

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14.2 km

Historic Half-Timbered Building

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16.1 km

Rheinbahn Bicycle Path (Neustadt Valley Route)

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The bike path from / to Neustadt towards the "west" (or as they say in Neustadt into / from the "valley") is actually nothing special. However, it is highly recommended …

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21.5 km

Steep Pathway in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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Steep but beautiful route

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23.4 km

Zwerchgasse, Neustadt an der Weinstraße

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Oldest house in town 1277

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44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

9.81 km

6.00 km

2.51 km

1.40 km

122 m

Surfaces

41.4 km

2.24 km

971 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

9°C

85 %

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Fahrradtour

Beautiful tour through Neustadt via Lambrecht to the Helmbachweiher to the Lambrechter Naturfreundehaus Kohlbachtal and back.

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July 9, 2022,Stadtradeln 22.5 Badespass: Helmbachweiher

The water is pretty cold. The top 4 cm are warmer. But then... With my new shorty, even a frostbite is feasible for me😁🦈

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Old Tower, Appenthal – View of Spangenberg Castle loop from Elmstein

Kuckucksbähnel Terminus Elmstein

Old Tower, Appenthal

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

View of Spangenberg Castle

Historic Half-Timbered Building

Rheinbahn Bicycle Path (Neustadt Valley Route)

Steep Pathway in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

Zwerchgasse, Neustadt an der Weinstraße

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