Best bike touring trails in Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Heilbad Heiligenstadt 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

#1 - Von Heiligenstadt über den Dün zum Stausee Birkungen
5.0 (1)·Moderate·49.6 km·Est. 13–14.5 hr
Accessible by bus and train
#2 - Rund um Geisleden und Kreuzebra
4.9 (2)·Hard·33.3 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#3 - Heiligenstadt - Burg Scharfenstein - Herrenmühle
5.0 (1)·Hard·44.7 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
Demanding circular tour suitable for mountain bikes This circular tour is ideal for bikes with good suspension. Overall, it is a good mix of cycle paths, gravel tracks and country lanes. For the most part, the route offers great views over the expansive landscape. The route starts and ends at Heiligenstadt railway station.
#4 - Von Heiligenstadt über Mühlhäuser und Landgraben
4.0 (1)·Hard·80.9 km·Est. 24 hr+
#5 - Durch den Heiligenstädter Stadtwald und um den Schüttenkopf
3.0 (3)·Hard·30.7 km·Est. 9–10 hr
Versatile mountain bike route in the Eichsfeld - Hainich - Werratal Nature Park. From the railway station, the route first heads east out of the town, followed by a climb into the magnificent hilly forest. The route now follows beautiful paths through the dense greenery to Curt's Mill. The route then continues into the Heiligenstadt city forest, where you will find beautiful viewpoints and an idyllic forest world. Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops at the start and end...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bike touring trail in Heilbad Heiligenstadt?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Heilbad Heiligenstadt is Von Heiligenstadt über Mühlhäuser und Landgraben. This trail is estimated to be 80.9 km long.

Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Heilbad Heiligenstadt?

Heilbad Heiligenstadt: With an ascent of 2,262 m, Von Heiligenstadt über Mühlhäuser und Landgraben has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Von Heiligenstadt über den Dün zum Stausee Birkungen with 1,198 m of elevation gain.