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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Edesheim

Dernbachstraße – Elmstein Valley loop from Edesheim (Pfalz)

Routes
Road cycling routes
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Südpfalz
Südliche Weinstraße
Edesheim

Dernbachstraße – Elmstein Valley loop from Edesheim (Pfalz)

Hard

5.0

(3)

40

riders

Dernbachstraße – Elmstein Valley loop from Edesheim (Pfalz)

05:45

119km

1,730m

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: May 23, 2026

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After 39.4 km for 85 m

After 103 km for 138 m

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Train Station

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8.26 km

Dernbachstraße

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The road climbs gently and leads at the beginning by so typical for the Palatinate clearing, on which one sees off the road well and gladly times sheep grazing. It …

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2

22.7 km

View of Trifels Castle

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Steep driveway good asphalt

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3

39.4 km

Great new vantage point. Very nice distant view. The sign posted explains exactly where to look.

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4

82.7 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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5

103 km

Totenkopfhütte (PWV Maikammer)

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Good place for a quick rest on a busy tour

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6

106 km

Kalmithöhenstraße Upper Junction

Highlight • Mountain Pass

As a Palatinate native, you must have cycled up the Kalmit at least once in your life: a steady but moderate incline – but exhausting...

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7

107 km

Ascent of the Kalmit

Highlight • Climb

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

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8

112 km

Beautiful path through the vineyards with a view of Hambach Castle a must for hikers, walkers and mountain bikers. Best in autumn when the leaves of the vines are colored.

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119 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

4.81 km

1.19 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

774 m

228 m

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Highest point (590 m)

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Thursday 16 July

28°C

17°C

88 %

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