Best bike touring trails in Gera
4.4(20 reviews)
Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Gera with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·18.2 km·Est. 5–5.5 hrExtensive tour near Gera, Thuringia. This tour starts near Gera main railway station. You walk through the forest and across fields until you reach the railway tracks and follow their course westwards to Töppeln. From there, the route leads to Nesselkoppe and Windischenbernsdorf. If you still have a thirst for discovery, you can visit Gera Zoo, which is located on the way between Windischenbernsdorf and the finish point. The route then leads back to Gera along villas, the climbing garden and...
- 4.8 (6)·Hard·20.9 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried and scenic circular tour in Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Gera Süd and leads through the idyllic city forest. Cross the Waldhausbrücke bridge and pass Osterstein Castle on the Hainberg. There is a lot to explore there alone. The route then continues via Ernsee and Rubitz, shortly before Bad Köstritz, along the Weiße Elster river back to the starting point. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Through the town forest -...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·38.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrScenic, historical cycle tour near Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Leumnitz and passes through idyllic meadows, charming villages and enchanting fields. This farmer's garden route offers many great and, above all, varied views, such as distant views from the Halden plateau. Highlights of the circular route: - Varied natural landscape - Beautiful views from the Beerwalde spoil tip - Varied flora and fauna
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·41.8 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr6th section of the Thuringian Chain of Towns cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian Chain of Towns refers to an imaginary 130-kilometre-long line along which the six largest towns in the federal state of Thuringia are lined up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle route has predominantly flat terrain and runs largely on tarmac country lanes and minor roads. The route markings include the name "Thüringer Städtekette" with the pictogram of a cyclist in the...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·16.7 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried cycle route in and around Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful cycle tour around the city of Gera. You can travel by train to Gera Süd and join the route. Variety awaits, on the one hand you get to know a part of Gera and on the other hand you cycle out and experience the surrounding countryside with a solid start in the centre. Highlights: - Local flora and fauna - Varied route
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·28.5 km·Est. 7–8 hrRound trip in Thuringia, Germany. If you are travelling by train, you can also start the tour in Gera and set off from the main railway station. After Easter, you cycle through smaller villages and on to Ronneburg. As there is little shade along the way, you should make sure you have sufficient sun protection in the summer months. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments in Gera. Highlights: - Ronneburg Castle - Hofwiesen Park
- Hard·91.4 km·Est. 24 hr+Stage 11 of the Mittelland Route. The motto of this long-distance cycle route is: once across Germany from the westernmost to the easternmost point. Cyclists get to know the densely forested low mountain regions of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony on 15 one-day stages and can explore the Rhenish Slate Mountains, the Thuringian Forest and Saxon Switzerland. However, the multifaceted nature of the Mittelland Route is not only characterised by its natural beauty, there is...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Gera is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz. This trail is estimated to be 91.4 km long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Gera?
Gera: With an ascent of 1,709 m, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg with 796 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Gera?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Gera is Gera City Forest Loop with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.