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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Kusel
Herchweiler

Former Steinberg Quarry Pond – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Kusel
Herchweiler

Former Steinberg Quarry Pond – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

Moderate

4.8

(8)

21

riders

Former Steinberg Quarry Pond – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

02:56

29.7km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.4 km for 113 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.94 km

Former Steinberg Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

2

8.12 km

Preußensteig Trail Section

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3

13.4 km

Lichtenberg Castle

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Thallichtenberg towers over one of the longest castle ruins in Germany. The remarkably well-preserved castle complex with youth hostel, restaurant as well as three museums invites you to explore. From …

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4

19.0 km

View of Lichtenberg Castle

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5

19.7 km

Wein-a Wine Stand

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Cheers.

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6

22.1 km

Herzerberg Launch Ramp

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Great round, even if it gets a bit exhausting towards the ramp. But the view from up here is gigantic.

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7

22.8 km

Stone Water Fountain in the Forest

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I drank the water in April 2024.💦💧 It was a hot day 🥵

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8

24.1 km

Old Oak Tree by the Trail

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Top viewpoint. The way there is worth it! 👌

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B

29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

4.02 km

1.85 km

888 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.88 km

5.03 km

2.97 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 25 June

38°C

22°C

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