Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

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Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Bad Dürkheim

Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Old Tower, Appenthal loop from Elmstein

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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: July 29, 2026

Tips

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

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

8.77 km

3.85 km

3.23 km

578 m

Surfaces