Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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4.48 km

Cycle path in the Elzbach Valley near Oberelz

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A great path takes you through the Elzbach valley. Surrounded by forest and always close to the Elzbach, you cycle through beautiful nature. Fantastic!

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14.2 km

View of Monreal Castle and St. John the Baptist Church

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One of the most beautiful views in Monreal. In the foreground, you can see the upper castle bridge and the Café zum alten Pfarrhaus, the Holy Trinity Church and the …

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14.4 km

Monreal Village and Löwenburg Castle Ruins

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Monreal has been the most beautiful place in Rhineland-Palatinate several times. The place with its half-timbered houses and winding alleys is an absolute eye-catcher.

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Monreal Historic Old Town

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Monreal with its flair, the winding alleys, the old, historic half-timbered houses. The history of Monreal, the alleys and castles offer an exciting trip that you should definitely treat yourself to.

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14.4 km

Johannes Bridge in Monreal

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The two-arched Johannesbrücke bridge spans the river Elz. It was created around 1500.

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14.7 km

View of Monreal and the Löwenburg

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The view that opens up to you here is like something out of a postcard. In the foreground are the pretty half-timbered houses and in the background the Löwenburg, which stands on the 350-meter-high mountain spur.

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15.0 km

View of Monreal, Löwenburg and Philippsburg Castles

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The pretty half-timbered houses and the castle make the view almost magical.

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24.5 km

Eiterbach

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35.1 km

Shelter with a view over Blumenrather Heide and the Eifel

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A highlight for an overnighter, the mood in the morning when the sun rises is terrific. With a subsequent descent through the Nitzbachtal to Bürresheim Castle, a morning can hardly start better.

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38.9 km

Viewpoint

51.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

5.79 km

5.37 km

415 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

11.6 km

8.44 km

8.27 km

324 m

219 m

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