Best hard trails in Saalfeld

Extensive, varied mountain bike tour in the Schwarzatal, Thuringia. The tour offers quite a few metres of elevation gain and leads through the Schwarzatal and Greifenstein nature reserves. You start in Saalfeld, from here you first head into the Siechenbach valley via Zechengrund, Eisenberg, Gipfelkreuz to Wittmannsgereuth. Continue via Birkenheide, Braunsdorf and Hainberg to Bad Blankenburg. A few extra metres in altitude via Greifenstein, Fröbelblick, Kesselwarte, then via Zeigerheim,...

A scenic route that demands a little more from inexperienced cyclists (gradients of 9-25% are mastered). The route leads through small villages, along field and forest paths and partly along roads. Occasionally the surface consists of very coarse gravel, but sometimes it is also damp or muddy. The view makes up for the effort. Parts of the Saale cycle path towards Ziegenrück, but also parts of the cycle path towards Probstzella are used;

Scenic, varied mountain bike tour in Saalfeld, Thuringia. A challenging circular route for MTB riders that starts at the car park in Beulwitzer Strape. Saalfeld/Saale railway station is not far away and can also be reached by bus or train. In the Schwarztal nature reserve, you can not only enjoy marvellous views, but also discover the diversity of flora and fauna. Highlights of the circular route: - Marvellous views in the Schwarzatal nature reserve - Diverse landscapes to explore -...

13th section of the official long-distance cycle route through Germany from the Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria (D-Route 11) The D-Route D11 (Baltic Sea to Upper Bavaria) runs along the entire route from Rostock to Freilassing in Bavaria. The route generally runs along tarmac roads with little traffic. The long-distance cycle route is partly signposted with the D11 logo (half a wheel and "11" on a red background), but in some places there are only signs for local cycle paths.

This athletic mountain bike tour leads entirely around the Leibis-Lichte Dam, Germany's second-highest dam, located in the picturesque Thuringian Slate Mountains. The route follows a diverse mix of well-maintained shoreline paths, challenging climbs, and smooth forestry roads through the dense woods surrounding the Lichte Valley. A major highlight is the impressive view of the massive dam wall and the deep blue water nestled within the steep mountain slopes. Due to the constant ascents and...