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Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route

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Zum Wohl. Die Pfalz.

/ Talbrücke in Oberkirchen
Photo: Gemeinde Freisen
/ Sitzplatz außen Übersicht
Photo: Familie Eder
/ Blick auf Thallichtenberg
Photo: Familie Eder
/ Aussichte Pfälzer Bergland
Photo: Familie Eder
/ Burg Lichtenberg.
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland, Fotograf: Hans Schenkel
/ Urweltmuseum, Detailaufnahme
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland, Fotograf: Karl Hoffmann
/ Exponat
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland, Fotograf: Karl Hoffmann
/ Musikantenlandmuseum
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland
/ Stadt- und Heimatmuseum Kusel
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland
/ Gedenkzimmeransicht
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland
/ Eingangsbereich
Photo: FVZV Pfälzer Bergland
/ Mobizentrale Hin und Weg, Touristinformation
Photo: KV Kusel
/ Sport- und Freizeitbad Altenglan, Ansicht 1
Photo: VG Kusel-Altenglan

With the exception of the first 5 km from Altenglan to Kusel, the Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route, which is named after the acclaimed singer who was born in Kusel, runs along a disused railway line, crossing two lofty viaducts and passing through two tunnels. The paths are predominantly surfaced with crushed brick/stone, while the dense woodland and thicket that surround the tracks for most of the way lend the route a tranquil, unspoilt character.

Open

moderate

Distance 26.2 km

1:50 h

288 m

141 m

487 m

199 m

The 26 km Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route begins at Altenglan train station. It passes through Rammelsbach en route to the district capital of Kusel, where it joins a disused railway line and continues to Freisen in Saarland. Gently ascending, and completely off-road from Kusel onwards, the Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route is the perfect way to explore the North Palatine Uplands. Lichtenberg Castle is reached via the circular trail around the castle which features moderate inclines, or by a steep climb up the country road in Thallichtenberg. In Thallichtenberg, the Rhineland-Palatinate Cycle Route also branches off towards Baumholder and the Castle Cycle Route. The route features a large number of bridges and also a tunnel. Another highlight is the impressive bridge in Oberkirchen, which spans the town and valley. And the Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Trail has yet another treat in store – there are no intersections with other traffic routes between Kusel and Pfeffelbach, so the trail is very safe for families and is also an amazing way to explore the natural world.

Author’s recommendation

Auch wenn es mit Steigungen verbunden ist - der Abstecher zur Burg Lichtenberg ist auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!

Author

Julia Bingeser

Update: January 24, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

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Highest point

487 m

Lowest point

199 m

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Rest stops

Hotel-Restaurant Reweschnier
Danny's Gudd Stubb
Steinbruchmuseum
Gaststätte "Gleis 3"
Burgrestaurant

Safety information

Cyclists must obey the German highway code (StVo).

Tips and hints

Feedback, errors or omissions? Contact us by email: radwege@lbm.rlp.de www.radwanderland.de (responsible for infrastructure and route description).

Start

Altenglan: Glan-Blies-Radweg (199 m)

Coordinates:

49.548434, 7.462659

DMS

49°32'54.4"N 7°27'45.6"E

UTM

32U 388796 5489560

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Destination

Freisen: Saarland-Radweg

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Difficulty level: Like all cycle trails on railway lines, there are no significant gradients on the Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route, even though the route rises gradually as it makes it way towards Freisen. The path is suitable for all cyclists, including families with children due to the extremely safe route (no traffic intersections between Kusel and the end of the railway line before Freisen!).

Route characteristics:

Route:

24 km, predominantly along a disused railway line

2 km on urban roads with no cycle paths

No rural roads

Surface quality:

17.5 km of crushed brick/stone surfaces

10.5 km of asphalt surfaces

The route in the cycle network: The Fritz Wunderlich Cycle Route connects the Saarland cycle path network in the Ostertal valley, which continues to the river Nahe, and the cycle network in the Glan region.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Altenglan and Kusel: Railway line from Kusel - Landstuhl - Kaiserslautern

Getting there

A62 - Abfahrt Kusel

B420 - nach Altenglan

Parking

Parkplätze sind in Altenglan am Bahnhof, sowie in Kusel am Bahnhof genügend vorhanden

Weitere Parkplätze an der AOK in Kusel (Start der Bahntrasse) sowie den Ortsgemeinden an der Strecke

Coordinates

49.548434, 7.462659

DMS

49°32'54.4"N 7°27'45.6"E

UTM

32U 388796 5489560

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Flyer Fritz-Wunderlich-Weg (erhältlich bei Tourist-Information Pfälzer Bergland)

Author’s map recommendations

www.radwanderland.de (verantwortlich für Infrastruktur und Wegebeschreibung) Radkarte Pfalz, Radkarte "Radeln im Westen der Pfalz"

- touristinformation@kv-kus.de

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Equipment

Please wear a helmet. Touring bicycle or bike with multiple gears, weatherproof clothing, drinks and supplies.

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Rating

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Robertus Koppies

May 06, 2018 · Community

Eine sehr schöne, erholsame Tour. Zwei Tipps: Startpunkt von Bahnhof Altenglan nach Bahnhof Kusel verlegen, die Strecke von Altenglan nach Kusel ist eher naja....und zweitens fährt man von Kusel bis Freisen quasi "bergauf" und kann von Freisen nach Kusel zurück rollen lassen. Alles in Allem eine Tour, die durch die kreuzungsfreie Strecke (ab Kusel), Tunnel und dem Viadukt in Oberkirchen (die Geschichte dazu unbedingt auf den Infotafeln nachlesen) eine Empfehlung für Familien ist.

When did you do this route? May 05, 2018

Comment

Arnulf Weber

May 23, 2016 · Community

Eine Tour die man auch bei heißem Wetter fahren kann, allerdings fehlen an manchen markanten Abzweigungen Hinweisschilder.

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Chris K

May 24, 2015 · Community

Im Mai 2015 gefahren, die Beschreibung oben ist sehr ausführlich und sehr genau. Definitiv sollte man den Aufstieg auf die Burg Lichtenberg machen, diese ist wirklich groß, schön und sehenswert. Insgesamt ein leicht zu fahrender aber toller Radweg. Das Viadukt und die Tunnel sind definitiv Highlights. Startet man in Freisen ist die Ausschilderung anfangs nicht sondernlich toll, aber bei einer solch einfachen Streckenführung auch kein großes Problem. Tolle Tour, empfehlenswert !

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

26.2 km

Duration

1:50 h

Ascent

288 m

Descent

141 m

Highest point

487 m

Lowest point

199 m

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