Best mountain biking trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Melsungen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein
5.0 (1)·Moderate·67.9 km·Est. 18–19.5 hr
Varied mountain bike tour near Melsungen, Hesse. This is a moderately difficult tour with some nice trails. The route runs in a wide arc around Spangenberg, passing through some nice little villages. Highlights of the tour: - Reichenbach Monastery - Large stone - View of the Fulda
#2 - Zum See Konnefeld
4.0 (1)·Easy·44.7 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Easy MTB tour to the lake in Konnefeld. Also easy to ride on a gravel bike. Accessible by train and bus.
#3 - Melsungen - Spangenberg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·35.7 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy tour without trails; can also be ridden on a gravel bike. Gradients up to 16 %.
#4 - Soehre Trails
3.4 (2)·Moderate·55.5 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Frau-Holle-Land Geo-Nature Park, Hesse. This is a moderate mountain bike tour over the most beautiful and playful trails in the Söhrewald. The highest point of the tour is the Stellberg. The route only passes a few villages, so you should have enough food and drink with you. Highlights of the tour: - Varied trails - Söhrewald - Stellberg (495 metres above sea level) - Stellberg lake - Rose animal park - Green Lake
#5 - Trailrunde Melsungen
3.9 (2)·Moderate·33.2 km
Trail-heavy tour around Melsungen. With very good riding technique, the route can also be mastered with a hardtail. A fully with 130 mm suspension travel is recommended. The trails are also feasible for an E-Fully. The route can be ridden almost all year round, provided there is no snow.
#6 - Bärlauchrunde
4.0 (1)·Hard·62.9 km·Est. 17–18.5 hr
Varied cycle tour from Melsungen, Hesse. Ideal from mid-March to mid-April when the wild garlic is growing. As the tour does not include any difficult trails, it is also very suitable for gravel bikes or e-MTBs. The route leads mainly along wide and easy-to-ride forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Fulda - Reichenbach ruins - Reichenbach limestone mountains - Large stones - Spangenberg Castle - Globe (414 m)
#7 - Ars-Natura-Trail
1.0 (1)·Hard·44.1 km·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Medium-difficulty MTB tour over a large part of the ARS-Natura trails
#8 - Zum Grünen See
Easy·36 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy MTB route without single trails
#9 - Bilsteinrunde H
Easy·76.9 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
Technically easy MTB tour to the Bilsteinhaus. On a clear day, the views stretch as far as the Brocken, the Thuringian Forest and the Hess. Bergland. A nice tour to get in shape in spring
#10 - Kaufungen Silvesterlauf
Easy·66.6 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Easy MTB tour suitable for winter without extreme gradients. Mainly on cycle paths and wider forest tracks. There's only one trail section as it's saved. This is really only for MTBs. Everything else can also be ridden on a trekking bike or gravel bike.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Melsungen is Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein. This trail is estimated to be 67.9 km long.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 1,899 m, Bilsteinrunde H has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein with 1,605 m of elevation gain.