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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Kusel
Herchweiler

Old Railway Bridge – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

Routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate
Kusel
Herchweiler

Old Railway Bridge – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

Hard

4.5

(4)

6

riders

Old Railway Bridge – Lichtenberg Castle loop from Herchweiler

02:17

36.0km

570m

Gravel riding

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: June 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.4 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Old Railway Bridge

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Very nice bridge that serves well as a photo backdrop

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2

5.13 km

Beautiful, the path is lined with bushes and trees, leads through narrow cuts!

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3

7.28 km

Basalt Quarry Am Niederberg

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With the basalt quarries in Rammelsbach, Theisbergstegen and Kreimbach-Kaulbach the largest in Germany!

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4

9.07 km

From this bench you have a nice view of the castle.

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5

9.24 km

A highlight on the Fritz-Wunderlich cycle path is of course the castle Lichtenberg. A trip there (though a very arduous climb) is a must on this tour.

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9.50 km

Lichtenberg Castle

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Thallichtenberg towers over one of the longest castle ruins in Germany. The remarkably well-preserved castle complex with youth hostel, restaurant as well as three museums invites you to explore. From …

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29.0 km

Schwarzerden Ostertalbahn station

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The station is used for occasional special trips. The Ostertal Railway leads from Schwarzerden to Ottweiler. Bicycles can be taken.

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8

30.7 km

Oberkirchener Tunnel

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For a change a 216m long railway tunnel.

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

6.54 km

6.53 km

580 m

311 m

174 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

11.4 km

6.07 km

5.36 km

665 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Tuesday 18 August

23°C

17°C

76 %

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