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Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Bad Dürkheim
Elmstein

Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

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Breitenstein Forest House – Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer) loop from Elmstein

02:09

30.6km

550m

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: August 21, 2026

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Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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72 m

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
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890 m

Hecker Bridge (Ritterstein No. 251)

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The PWV-Ritterstein No. 251, Hecker Bridge, is a landmark for the hiker and it is also considered a memorial stone. The name of the Rittersteins comes from a volunteer leader …

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5.02 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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12.3 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

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Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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13.9 km

Descent to the Elmsteiner Valley

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Nice descent to St. Martin.

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15.4 km

Hahnenschritt Pass parking area (565 m)

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A detour is not really worth .. but is a very good starting point

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18.3 km

Ritterstein 246: Road embankment on the Speyer–Metz route (Roman road)

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This knight's stone, maintained by the PWV, is very well preserved and is located on Römerstrasse opposite the Totenkopfhütte. The Palatinate had been crossed by traffic routes since the earliest …

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30.6 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.8 km

1.63 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

1.35 km

357 m

< 100 m

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