Gailoh Railway Embankment Path – Through the Köferinger Valley loop from Garsdorf

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Gailoh Railway Embankment Path – Through the Köferinger Valley loop from Garsdorf

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Gailoh Railway Embankment Path – Through the Köferinger Valley loop from Garsdorf

04:08

57.9km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: October 15, 2026

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Naturpark Hirschwald

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Rock Formation in Taubenbachtal

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A striking Jura rock formation in the idyllic Taubenbachtal. Due to the recent removal of the bark beetle infested spruce in the surrounding area, the formation is somewhat more exposed.

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Hirschmarter Memorial

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The deer torture is a reminder that there used to be a lot of deer and charcoal burners in the deer forest. The deer are coming back, but the charcoal burners aren't. A stag forks a charcoal burner.

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Five Rivers Cycle Route: Amberg–Schmidmühlen section along the Vils

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On this section of the old railway line "Amberg - Schmidmühlen" it rolls super. And the view of the Vils is just fun. The former railway line was extended in …

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38.5 km

On the "Path of the Generations" of the municipality of Ebermannsdorf one encounters, among other things, the so-called "Köhlerplatz".

Köhler describes a profession that has almost died out in Germany, …

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50.4 km

Gailoh Railway Embankment Path

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The road is very comfortable to ride, but I also found it to be long and boring. A second time I would certainly not drive the railway embankment.

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51.8 km

Through the Köferinger Valley

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Beautiful, easy-to-drive path through the Köferinger valley.

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53.3 km

Meadow valley section into the Köferinger Valley

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A beautiful and easy to drive path between Erlheim and the Köferinger valley. Paved forest path with good surface.

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55.5 km

Wiesental near Erlheim

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A wonderful path leads through the meadow valley. the section from Erlheim into the Köferinger valley is beautiful to drive.

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57.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

20.5 km

6.95 km

2.58 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

29.9 km

14.4 km

10.5 km

3.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Sunday 25 October

11°C

5°C

20 %

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Gailoh Railway Embankment Path – Through the Köferinger Valley loop from Garsdorf

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