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Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Simmern/Hunsrück

Schmiedel Tunnel (Simmern) – Schanzerkopf Shelter loop from Simmern

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Mountain biking trails
Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Simmern/Hunsrück

Schmiedel Tunnel (Simmern) – Schanzerkopf Shelter loop from Simmern

Hard

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Schmiedel Tunnel (Simmern) – Schanzerkopf Shelter loop from Simmern

05:15

66.6km

960m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Schwappelbruch

Naturpark Soonwald-Nahe

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Start point

Bus stop

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738 m

Simmern Tunnel on the Schinderhannes Cycle Path

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Shortly before Simmern you drive through the well-lit cycle tunnel (formerly railway tunnel).

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8.38 km

900 years look down on you from the Romanesque church towers. The church and the entire complex are very impressive. In 2019 the dormitory of the social welfare organization was …

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15.4 km

Gemünden Castle

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Gemünden Castle was first mentioned in the 13th century. At that time it was owned by the noble family of Sponheim. During this time, the Sponheimers built a veritable …

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48.2 km

Schanzerkopf Shelter

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Above the refuge the view is breathtaking.

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52.0 km

Schanzerkopf Ascent

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This path becomes steeper and steeper, almost parabolic.

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55.6 km

Waldsee Argenthal

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The forest lake in Argenthal offers not only a good restaurant but also a campsite. Old dewatering structures can be seen around the lake, the function of which is no longer clear.

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64.0 km

Simmer Lake

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The "Simmersee" lies in the shunt of the Simmerbach north of the city of Simmern / Hunsrück. It consists of two water surfaces, which differ in form and use. For …

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66.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.7 km

9.57 km

5.30 km

1.74 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

20.0 km

17.0 km

15.8 km

8.60 km

4.88 km

383 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

24°C

13°C

35 %

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