Rotsteig Pass (340 m) – View of the Palatinate Forest loop from Fußgönheim

Rotsteig Pass (340 m) – View of the Palatinate Forest loop from Fußgönheim

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Rotsteig Pass (340 m) – View of the Palatinate Forest loop from Fußgönheim

01:56

44.1km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.87 km

Gönnheim–Ellerstadt Scenic Road Through Vineyards

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Wonderful road surface since the roadway renewal in April 2018

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4.73 km

Marktler Platz Fountain

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The "Marktler Platz" in Gönnheim is a very beautiful square with a historic sandstone fountain. As well as the hotel/country inn "Zum Lamm", which is located in a beautifully restored sandstone building. restaurantzumlamm.de

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11.5 km

North-side ascent/descent to Rotsteig

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The "Rotsteig" is at an altitude of 340 m. The north-east driveway from Wachenheim is about 7 km long and about 216 meters in altitude have to be overcome. The …

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17.1 km

Southern Ascent/Descent to Rotsteig

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A nice section of the route. Great to drive. But beware of the cars.

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19.4 km

Rotsteig Pass (340 m)

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The climb from both sides is very nice to drive and certainly a challenge on a tour, but on sunny days there is absolute traffic chaos at the parking lots and wild parking

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26.7 km

St. Georg Church (Wachenheim an der Weinstraße)

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Due to its eventful history, St. George's Church does not follow a uniform architectural style. As a result of the Reformation, the church became a simultaneous church in 1707. The …

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31.7 km

Road Between Niederkirchen and Meckenheim

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Road through the vineyards and fields from/to Niederkirchen ↔ Meckenheim.

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41.5 km

View of the Palatinate Forest

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From here you have a great view of the Palatinate Forest - from approx. Neustadt an der Weinstr. to Bad Durkheim. Just stop and enjoy. 😉

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

5.99 km

1.65 km

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

1.70 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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