Gräfenstein Castle Ruins – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone - Erlenbachtal

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Gräfenstein Castle Ruins – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone - Erlenbachtal

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Gräfenstein Castle Ruins – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald - Kernzone - Erlenbachtal

10:41

109km

2,450m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 31.8 km for 64 m

After 32.5 km for 64 m

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2.48 km

Ludwig Tower on the Eschkopf

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beautiful vantage point at about 608m above sea level.

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32.2 km

Gräfenstein Castle Ruins

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Very well preserved castle, there is a lot to discover here and there is a great view from the tower.

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32.6 km

Eternal Path (Flow Trail)

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Sometimes one of the longer trails. The name is justified. Makes you in a good mood ... also upwards. This section will be left to natural development in the future. …

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38.1 km

S0 Trail Before Ewiges Pfädche

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We can let it run well on the great forest floor before the Eternal Path awaits us as the highlight of every tour.

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61.9 km

Schwendenstein

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5 minutes from the Schänzelturm. Nice highlight during the Kanonenweg descent ⛰🌳

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62.4 km

Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf

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In 1795 there was a battlefield below the Schänzel Tower. Two large memorial stones commemorate this. On the further way there are several carved stones that refer to the battle.

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