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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Schopp

Elmstein Valley – Totenkopfstraße loop from Schopp

Hard

5.0

(7)

200

riders

Elmstein Valley – Totenkopfstraße loop from Schopp

05:07

97.9km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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After 37.8 km for 1.86 km

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Start point

Train Station

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6.16 km

Karlstal Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

From the street you also get an impressive view of the rocky gorge in which the Moosalbe flows downhill. The Karlstalschlucht is characterized by mossy rocks and small waterfalls. It is also a popular highlight among hikers.

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2

17.7 km

Elmstein Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Elmstein Valley offers a wonderful ascent to Johanniskreuz even before Elmstein starts. The slope percentages always remain single digits and thus there is "enough air" to enjoy nature. The …

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3

36.6 km

the track has many curves, also with almost 180°.

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37.8 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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5

52.9 km

Ascent of the Kalmit

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful climb and little traffic - I'll be back :)

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6

55.6 km

Totenkopfstraße

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Extremely beautiful, narrow road right through the Palatinate Forest. Perfect in conjunction with the Kalmit increase. Fortunately for motorcycles locked in the summer but she can be quite busy at …

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7

70.4 km

Elmstein–Iggelbach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If I'm not mistaken, the slope is significantly less than what Komoot shows.

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8

90.7 km

View of the Klug'sche Mühle in the Karlstal

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful and not too "busy" route. With several rest stops (Klug'sche Mühle, Unterhammer). From the Unterhammer there is also a bike path to the Stelzenberg junction. Well... With my standard rims ok, with high-priced rims I would leave it 😁

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97.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.1 km

6.95 km

2.29 km

591 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.6 km

1.69 km

301 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 4 June

18°C

9°C

45 %

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