Cuckoo Railway

#1414 among destinations in Germany

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The Cuckoo Railway, in its early days the Elmstein Valley Railway, is a 12.97 kilometre long branch line in the central Palatine Forest, which runs through the region of Neustadt/Kaiserslautern from Lambrecht to Elmstein. It was built primarily to support the local forestry industry. ()

Local name: Kuckucksbähnel Coordinates: 49°21'57"N, 8°2'9"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Cuckoo Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hambacher Schloss, Kalmit, Weinbiet, Kurpfalzpark.

4.6 miSE
Fortified castle and symbol of democracy
Hambacher Schloss, Neustadt an der Weinstraße
116 min walk • Perched on a hill in the heart of the Palatinate region, Hambacher Schloss, also known as Hambach Castle, is a historic landmark that beckons travelers to the city of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany. This castle, which dates back to the 11th century, is not only a...
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kalmit
99 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of the Palatinate Forest in Germany, Kalmit stands as a natural beacon for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers alike. As the highest peak in the region, it rises to an elevation of 673 meters, offering breathtaking views and a serene escape from...
3.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weinbiet
101 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of the Palatinate region in Germany, Weinbiet stands as a testament to the serene beauty of the country's mountainous terrain. This mountain, part of the Haardt range, is not just a geographical landmark but also a cultural beacon that...
4.1 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Kurpfalzpark
106 min walk • Kurpfalz Park is a recreational and wildlife park on the grounds of the Palatine country town of Wachenheim in the district of Bad Dürkheim.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe Loog
91 min walk • Hohe Loog, nestled in the picturesque Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, stands as a testament to the serene beauty of the Palatinate Forest. This mountain, not towering like the Alps but modest in its elevation, offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers...
3.3 miSW
Nature, Lake
Helmbachweiher
85 min walk • The Helmbachweiher is a lake in the central Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It lies near the Helmbach stream about two kilometres from its confluence with the Speyerbach on the forest estates of the municipalities of Elmstein, Kirrweiler and Venningen.
1.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Erfenstein Castle
35 min walk • Erfenstein Castle is a medieval spur castle in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It lies within the Palatine Forest above the Elmstein Valley at 265 m above sea level in the vicinity of the hamlet of Erfenstein in the municipality of Esthal.
2.1 miSW
Forts and castles
Breitenstein Castle
55 min walk • The ruins of Breitenstein Castle stand on a crag, 220 metres high, on the northern side of the Speyerbach valley in the Palatine Forest in Germany.
4.5 miE
Forts and castles
Haardter Schloss, Neustadt an der Weinstraße
116 min walk • Haardt Castle or Villa Clemm after its builder, is a schloss-like villa in the municipality of Haardt near the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Taubenkopf
99 min walk • The Taubenkopf is a hill, 603.8 m above sea level, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is part of the mountain chain of the Haardt in the Palatine Forest and lies in the municipal territory of Diedesfeld in the borough of Neustadt an der Weinstraße.
4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Bergstein, Neustadt an der Weinstraße
102 min walk • The Bergstein is a natural monument in the borough of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It has the number ND-7316-173.