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Rhineland-Palatinate

Schwanenkirche – Eltz Castle loop from Kaifenheim

Mountain biking trails

Rhineland-Palatinate

Schwanenkirche – Eltz Castle loop from Kaifenheim

Hard

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Schwanenkirche – Eltz Castle loop from Kaifenheim

03:46

46.7km

740m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.26 km for 981 m

After 10.2 km for 603 m

After 11.4 km for 125 m

After 11.6 km for 437 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.98 km

Schwanenkirche

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice view and from here you can also cycle or hike to Castle Pyrmont and return via the Elzbachtal.

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2

10.6 km

Elzbach Trail

Highlight • Trail

the trails along the Elzbach are fluent

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11.7 km

Through the Elz Valley

Highlight • Trail

Along the water. Pure relaxation, but ⚠️.. you might also encounter a bike coming towards you here

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11.7 km

Bridge over the Elzbach

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Good place for a break

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14.6 km

View of Eltz Castle from the mission cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Burg Eltz Way of the Cross ends at this cross. Behind the cross there is a small wonderful viewing platform. Unobstructed view of the castle and the Elzbachtal.

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14.9 km

Eltz Castle

Highlight • Castle

Castle Eltz towers like a fairytale castle on a 129 meter high hill in the valley of Elz, a small tributary of the Moselle, which flows around the castle from …

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22.3 km

View of the Moselle from Burg Thurant

Highlight • Viewpoint

These views of the castle complex are always absolutely beautiful.

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41.6 km

Pyrmont Castle

Highlight • Castle

A very beautiful castle that blends perfectly into the landscape and offers a great photo opportunity from many spots along the hiking trail.

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

7.21 km

5.90 km

5.88 km

4.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

9.08 km

8.63 km

8.47 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

742 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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