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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Donnersbergkreis
Alsenz

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Gorge loop from Alsenz

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Donnersbergkreis
Alsenz

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Gorge loop from Alsenz

Hard

4.6

(13)

45

riders

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Falkenstein Gorge loop from Alsenz

03:27

49.6km

610m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.2 km for 29 m

After 19.3 km for 29 m

After 40.6 km for 1 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

8.95 km

Appelbach Cycle Path section

Highlight • Cycleway

One of the nicely developed sections of the Appelbach cycle path

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2

11.9 km

Appelbach Valley Cycle Path

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Great route through the Appelbach valley ... very beautiful nature

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3

19.2 km

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle

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Beautiful, well-restored castle ruins with a great view. There is also a place to stop for refreshments right at the castle.

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4

22.2 km

Falkenstein Gorge

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A beautiful narrow path. It comes from the Ahhhh and Ohhhh do not say out :-))

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5

24.4 km

View of the Gienanth Area

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Rest bench with a beautiful view of the Ginanath site and Hochsteiner Kreuz

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6

27.9 km

Eisenschmelz Industrial Heritage Complex

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The regional iron empire of the noble Gienanth family included the Eisen Schmelz works, the manor house with workers' housing and the foundry in Hochstein.

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7

36.3 km

So it doesn't really rock here. A tranquil marketplace with a church and sculptures. There is a small café for a break.

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8

43.2 km

A nice bike path, but when I was there, the forest section behind Rockenhausen was unfortunately closed due to construction work and the designated diversion was very steep and with coarse gravel - not suitable for my heavy ebike

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

14.8 km

8.09 km

2.79 km

2.37 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

27.3 km

15.1 km

5.61 km

1.40 km

276 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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