Best forest trails in Heidenheim an der Brenz

Beautiful and relatively strenuous route (depending on how sporty you are). It has everything the MTB heart desires. Fast descents, grassy forest paths and quite rocky uphill sections. Very rarely there is a tarmac section, but unfortunately this is difficult to avoid.

Popular and scenic mountain bike tour near Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg. This mountain bike tour starts in Heidenheim (Weststadt) and first leads briefly through the town before heading onto the trail south of the Siechenberg. After the first ascent to the Ötterlesbrunnen fountain, you can take a break and cool your feet in the Kneipp pool. The Albverein Trail (red diamond) takes you towards Giengen, Herbrechtingen and through the beautiful Eselsburg Valley to the Falkenstein...

This route follows stage 7 of the Albschäferweg, starting at the Naturfreundehaus in Heidenheim and ending at the Schafhof Wiedenmann in Nattheim. From Heidenheim, the trail leads past Moldenberg along juniper heathlands, an old quarry, and a fitness trail to the Ramensteinhöhle cave before reaching the historic sheep farm in Nattheim. Wild camping is prohibited along the entire route, so overnight stays should be booked in advance at guesthouses in nearby towns. Natural water sources require...