Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Eisenbörnchen Rock Formation loop from Trippstadt

Mountain biking trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Landkreis Kaiserslautern

Trippstadt

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Eisenbörnchen Rock Formation loop from Trippstadt

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Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf – Eisenbörnchen Rock Formation loop from Trippstadt

06:02

66.6km

1,280m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 10.7 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.4 km

Trail from the Eschkopf Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

great view from the Eschkopfturm

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11.8 km

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf

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beautiful vantage point at about 608m above sea level.

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24.2 km

Forest path in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord

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29.9 km

Eisenbörnchen Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the many majestic rocks on the rock path

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33.9 km

Krappenfelsen (Rodalben Rock Trail)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Well located

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55.8 km

Schwarzbach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Schwarzbachtal a very beautiful valley with the Schwarzbach which also sprung from this valley.

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57.3 km

Ramschel-Weiher

Lake

57.6 km

Charcoal kilns in the Palatinate Forest

Highlight • Monument

Here, as can be read on the billboard, towards the end of the Second World War, charcoal was produced as "alternative fuel" for the forestry service vehicles.

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60.0 km

Burgalbsprung Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Burgalb goes a little further downhill into the Schwarzbach. The small stream gives you a nice opportunity to roll down the river on relaxed forest paths in the western …

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66.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.4 km

8.09 km

6.76 km

3.93 km

282 m

207 m

Surfaces

22.7 km

15.5 km

15.4 km

7.63 km

4.42 km

498 m

461 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

74 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2025,MTB Park Pfälzerwald Tour 1 Rodalben

I found this to be the most beautiful tour in the Palatinate Forest so far.

Fun, something for everyone, and lots to see.

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June 9, 2023,Schwarzbachtour

After yesterday's tour with friends, we were alone today 💕
60KM at 28 degrees 🌞🌞
Beautiful but very demanding trails ..⛰️ a lot of uphill but also great flowing forest passages
Compliments to the operators of the MTB Park Palatinate Forest for the very good signage ⭐️⭐️

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September 10, 2023,Rodalben MTB Tour 1 Pfälzerwald Tag 3

After our driving technique training yesterday in Dahn, we had the opportunity to apply our newly acquired specialist knowledge today. 😄 Jürgen and I drove to Rodalben and rode the MTB Pfälzerwald Tour 1. According to various websites, a varied and 58km long tour with around 1200 m altitude. Just right for a nice Sunday with lots of 🌞. The …

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