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: November 6, 2025

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Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.83 km

Viewpoint

4.99 km

Peterslahr Tunnel

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This saves altitude. The tunnel is now even illuminated when needed.

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5.43 km

Birkelsberg Tunnel

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So far I have not found a longer tunnel in the Westerwald that you can cycle through. In addition, the tunnel is illuminated. At the entrance you can turn on …

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5.90 km

Ruins of the Wied Bridge

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Here you can see the viaducts of the old railway embankment.

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8.75 km

View of Mettelshahner Schweiz

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Break-out bench with a magnificent view

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10.2 km

Bertenauer Kopf und Telegraphenhügel

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17.2 km

Berschau Playground and Recreation Area

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Football and playground with grill hut

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19.8 km

Old Railway Bridge Ruins in Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Like many bridges of the old railway line, this 1945 was blasted senselessly

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19.8 km

Old Railway Bridge Arches Near Campingplatz, Naturpark Rhein-Westerwald

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Remains of the bridge a little off the road near the campsite

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21.4 km

Mettelshahn Pond

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Artificially created pond / lake in a quiet corner of nature.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

4.09 km

3.01 km

2.93 km

2.27 km

Surfaces

9.36 km

8.01 km

4.18 km

3.64 km

2.11 km

1.10 km

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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