Oberkirchen Viaduct – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Pfeffelbach

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Oberkirchen Viaduct – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Pfeffelbach

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Oberkirchen Viaduct – Oberkirchener Tunnel loop from Pfeffelbach

01:35

23.9km

250m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.2 km for 12 m

After 18.0 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.94 km

Schwarzerden Ostertalbahn station

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The station is used for occasional special trips. The Ostertal Railway leads from Schwarzerden to Ottweiler. Bicycles can be taken.

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5.92 km

Oberkirchen Viaduct

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐫ü𝐜𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧
With its 12 arches, the Oberkirchen viaduct, built between 1934 and 1936, is by far the largest and most impressive structure on the Westrichbahn Türkismühle - Kusel. In …

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10.8 km

Weisselberg Nature Reserve (Natura 2000)

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more information can be found here: ffh-gebiete.de

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11.5 km

View of the Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

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16.2 km

Viewpoint and Juice Fridge Overlooking Oberkirchen

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Nice rest area with a view of Oberkirchen with juice cupboard and stamp station for the Jakobs-Pilger-Weg. The stamp shows Oberkirchen's landmark - the valley bridge.

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16.8 km

Oberkirchen Viaduct

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Railway viaduct on the Türkismühle – Kusel railway line, now accessible as a cycle path.
Is one of the largest stone bridges in Germany

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18.9 km

𝐵𝑎𝑢𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑡𝑒 𝐸𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑏𝑎ℎ𝑛 - 𝑇𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑛

The tunnel penetrates the Pitzrech (height 413 m above sea level) between Oberkirchen Nord station and Schwarzerden. The route leads over a length of …

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19.3 km

Historic Railway Signal on the Fritz-Wunderlich-Weg

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here you can see an old signal sign, so you know that this was an old railway line.

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23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

4.53 km

1.72 km

887 m

733 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

5.41 km

2.43 km

1.44 km

133 m

121 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2025,Über Bahndamm nach Freisen 🍧

👩‍🦰: "Are you up for a little fun?" Packed my things, put on some music, grabbed my bike, and set off. The weather was great, and I even had an ice cream. 🍨

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