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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Schopp

Elmstein Valley – Ascent of the Kalmit loop from Schopp

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Palatinate Forest
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Schopp

Elmstein Valley – Ascent of the Kalmit loop from Schopp

Hard

5.0

(8)

221

riders

Elmstein Valley – Ascent of the Kalmit loop from Schopp

05:10

98.5km

1,630m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 37.8 km for 1.86 km

After 48.8 km for 453 m

After 80.2 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.17 km

Karlstal Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

From the street you also get an impressive view of the rocky gorge in which the Moosalbe flows downhill. The Karlstalschlucht is characterized by mossy rocks and small waterfalls. It is also a popular highlight among hikers.

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2

17.7 km

Elmstein Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Elmstein Valley offers a wonderful ascent to Johanniskreuz even before Elmstein starts. The slope percentages always remain single digits and thus there is "enough air" to enjoy nature. The …

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3

36.6 km

Scenic curve with a view of the Palatinate Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

the track has many curves, also with almost 180°.

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4

37.8 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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49.0 km

Haardtrand - Am Eichelberg

Nature Reserve

6

53.4 km

Ascent of the Kalmit

Highlight • Climb

Beautiful climb and little traffic - I'll be back :)

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7

56.1 km

Totenkopfstraße

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Extremely beautiful, narrow road right through the Palatinate Forest. Perfect in conjunction with the Kalmit increase. Fortunately for motorcycles locked in the summer but she can be quite busy at …

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8

70.9 km

Elmstein–Iggelbach Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

If I'm not mistaken, the slope is significantly less than what Komoot shows.

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9

73.5 km

Between Wellbachtal and Iggelbach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super nice forest road that meanders without many vertical meters along a ridge. On the way you can stop at the Schindhübelturm, which offers a 360 ° view over the Palatinate Forest.

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98.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.5 km

6.89 km

3.25 km

701 m

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.6 km

2.21 km

259 m

184 m

111 m

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 22 October

14°C

9°C

95 %

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