Burgalbsprung Spring – Fountain loop from Heltersberg

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Burgalbsprung Spring – Fountain loop from Heltersberg

Hard

4.1

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riders

Burgalbsprung Spring – Fountain loop from Heltersberg

03:04

40.3km

540m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. 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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 23.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

Burgalbsprung Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Burgalb goes a little further downhill into the Schwarzbach. The small stream gives you a nice opportunity to roll down the river on relaxed forest paths in the western …

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10.2 km

Burgalbweiher

Highlight • Lake

Very clear lake, wonderful to take a break

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10.3 km

Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

In contrast to the Johanniskreuz, refreshments are free here.
(Unfortunately it is not drinking water)

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11.7 km

Hindenburg Pine

Highlight • Natural Monument

For important personalities, a tree has always been planted or an already existing, beautiful specimen with their name provided. This mighty Scots pine got its name Hindenburg-Kiefer. The Hindenburg pine is about 250 years old.

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20.0 km

Schindhübel Observation Tower (closed until further notice)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quiet tour, nice along the streams. Perfect for dogs on hot days.

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28.9 km

House of Sustainability

Highlight • Rest Area

The House of Sustainability was built as a central forum for the Palatinate Forest Biosphere Reserve and is entirely dedicated to the topic of sustainability. Not only was it built …

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

5.36 km

4.48 km

1.55 km

213 m

160 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

14.0 km

3.57 km

1.73 km

709 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

11°C

3°C

67 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

July 19, 2025,Eschkopfturm – Schindhübelturm Runde von Geiselberg

Went on a lovely mountain bike ride to Iggelbach today, as I don't have time tomorrow - appointments 😁

Lots of single trails, some of which are difficult to spot due to the tall grass - tick alert

But it was still a lot of fun.

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