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Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Kell am See

Pfaffenstraße – Erbeskopf Observation Tower loop from Kell am See

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

Rhineland-Palatinate

Landkreis Trier-Saarburg

Kell am See

Pfaffenstraße – Erbeskopf Observation Tower loop from Kell am See

Hard

4.9

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Pfaffenstraße – Erbeskopf Observation Tower loop from Kell am See

04:05

63.5km

720m

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: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Hunsrück-Hochwald

Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.62 km

Rest Area on the Ruwer Cycle Path

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A resting place directly on the Ruwer cycle path with a table bench and a reclining bench. You can take a nice break here.

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5.97 km

Vintage Hochwaldbahn locomotive in Reinsfeld

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This is where this old Hochwaldbahn locomotive has found its resting place. As is so often the case, the old train station is a residential building.

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12.2 km

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path Near Hermeskeil

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The Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path is another highlight of the railway cycle paths in the Hunsrück. The 48 kilometer long route from Trier-Ruwer to Hermeskeil is one of the most beautiful cycle paths on railway lines in Germany.

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29.9 km

Pfaffenstraße

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From the star it goes over the old Pfaffenstrasse to the highest point in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Erbeskopf.

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31.1 km

Erbeskopf Observation Tower

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It is best to visit the Erbeskopfturm early in the morning so that you can enjoy the view in peace.

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31.2 km

Erbeskopf Viewpoint

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I've been here for the marathon. The national park is a really nice area. Highly recommended, I think the bike park is also worth a visit.

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50.4 km

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

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The Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path is another highlight of the railway cycle paths in the Hunsrück. The 48-kilometer route from Trier / Ruwer to Hermeskeil is one of the most beautiful …

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56.6 km

Hochwaldbahn locomotive "Wiesel"

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Built in 1963
As far as I know, the locomotive has never been in the high forest

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63.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

7.60 km

4.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.9 km

13.0 km

1.90 km

446 m

192 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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Pfaffenstraße – Erbeskopf Observation Tower loop from Kell am See

Rest Area on the Ruwer Cycle Path

Vintage Hochwaldbahn locomotive in Reinsfeld

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path Near Hermeskeil

Pfaffenstraße

Erbeskopf Observation Tower

Erbeskopf Viewpoint

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

Hochwaldbahn locomotive "Wiesel"

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