Oberkirchener Tunnel – Oberkirchen Viaduct loop from Langenbach

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Oberkirchener Tunnel – Oberkirchen Viaduct loop from Langenbach

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Oberkirchener Tunnel – Oberkirchen Viaduct loop from Langenbach

02:42

33.8km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.0 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.57 km

Ohmbach Weiher bei Langenbach

Lake

10.9 km

Oberkirchener Tunnel

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𝐵𝑎𝑢𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ𝑡𝑒 𝐸𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑏𝑎ℎ𝑛 - 𝑇𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛 𝑂𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑛

The tunnel penetrates the Pitzrech (height 413 m above sea level) between Oberkirchen Nord station and Schwarzerden. The route leads over a length of …

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12.2 km

Oberkirchen Viaduct

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𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐫ü𝐜𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧
With its 12 arches, the Oberkirchen viaduct, built between 1934 and 1936, is by far the largest and most impressive structure on the Westrichbahn Türkismühle - Kusel. In …

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12.9 km

Viewpoint and Juice Fridge Overlooking Oberkirchen

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Nice rest area with a view of Oberkirchen with juice cupboard and stamp station for the Jakobs-Pilger-Weg. The stamp shows Oberkirchen's landmark - the valley bridge.

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13.5 km

Rail trail through nature

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On this section of the Fritz-Wunderlich-Radweg you ride comfortably on the old railway line of the railway line Kusel-Türkismühle in the middle of nature and enjoy the magnificent view.

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15.6 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Path

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If you are enthusiastic about old bridge structures, this is the place for you. After a short walk, the first bridge will be crossed.

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18.2 km

Fritz Wunderlich Cycling and Hiking Trail

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Here is the official entry into the cycle path if you choose Freisen as the start.

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19.5 km

View from Hellerberg

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that's Hellerberg

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26.4 km

Schwarzerden Station – Ostertalbahn Experience Trail

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The Ostertalbahn is a branch line that runs in the northeast of the Saarland from Ottweiler to Schwarzerden, mainly along the Oster which gives it its name. Although the first …

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