Ludwig Tower – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

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Ludwig Tower – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

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Ludwig Tower – Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf loop from Rhodt unter Rietburg

04:02

39.4km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.4 km for 122 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

631 m

Theresien Street, Rhodt unter Rietburg

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful half-timbered houses, beautiful streets and various wine bars to stop.

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1.11 km

View of Villa Ludwigshöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Villa Ludwigshöhe is a beautiful sight from all directions

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10.1 km

Ludwig Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

When the tower was built in 1889, it is said to have had a complete all-round view. Nowadays the view of the Rhine plain is blocked by trees. But you can see well to the east and north-west.

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14.9 km

Kohlplatz Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

There are a sufficient number of tables and benches at this intersection. Unless there's a whole bowling club on the go, you'll be able to take a break here.

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18.3 km

Schänzelturm on the Steigerkopf

Highlight • Monument

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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18.8 km

Schwendenstein

Highlight • Monument

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

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24.2 km

Hesselbach Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge with rest stop at the foot of the Hochberg

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28.8 km

Lolosruhe

Mountain Pass

36.4 km

Rietburg (castle ruins with mountain restaurant)

Highlight • Castle

"Thanks" of the chairlift is often busy here.
On a nice weekend you will rarely get a table on the terrace of the restaurant.
Above the restaurant on the ruins but you always have the opportunity to enjoy the view.

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39.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

3.07 km

1.59 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

13.1 km

8.43 km

3.09 km

914 m

743 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

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Comments

December 27, 2025,Rietburg & CO im geilen Pfälzerwald ❤️😍🥰

We spontaneously rocked this awesome tour! Endless highlights... The trails were amazing both uphill and downhill. The Palatinate region is fantastic.

That's why we love it there.

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June 27, 2025,Flowige Tour @ Ralph in Edenkoben#PfälzerwaldGehtImmer

Too tired to write today...
Top flowing tour, max S1, super fun tour...
Today I didn't want a rattling ride, but something flowing and fun, and I can rely on @Ralph as my guide. Thanks💪

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