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Best mountain biking trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

Best mountain biking trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park

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The Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Central Swabia's only nature park. This popular excursion destination lies just outside Augsburg and is only an hour away from Munich.

Typical of the landscape in this region are the wooded ridges and the stream valleys running predominantly from south to north. There are three landscape areas in the nature park: the "Stauden" in the south, the "Holzwinkel" in the north and the "Reischenau" in the centre. The "Stauden" are characterised by wooded hills, picturesque stream valleys and small villages - here you can relax and unwind. The vast forests and hills of the "Holzwinkel" are ideal for cyclists and anyone looking for a certain seclusion. Those looking for botanical rarities will find what they are looking for in the "Reischenau", a former lowland moor area.

Top trails

  1. #1 - MTB: Through the Western Forests

    4.2 (10)·Hard·53.9 km·Est. 13.5–15 hr
    Varied mountain bike tour around Augsburg. A beautiful bike tour that first leads along the Wertach and then into the Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park with its flowers, trees, ponds and picturesque towns. There is an opportunity to stop at the idyllic Mühlen- and Schloss ponds near Burgwalden. Start is at the parking lot in Göggingen. There are also options to travel by bus and train. Highlights: - Wertach reservoir - nice atmosphere in the rough forest

  2. #2 - Augsburg - Burgwalden - Engelshof

    4.0 (1)·Hard·45.7 km·Est. 12.5–14 hr
    Note for cyclists: Mostly good farm tracks through the forest, but there are also a few rooty paths and a track that slowly grows.
  3. Holzwinkel Cycle Path

    #3 - Holzwinkel Cycle Path

    4.7 (4)·Moderate·26.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Scenic cycle tour in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. The Holzwinkel cycle route leads on mainly tarmac roads but also partly on gravel paths that are difficult to cycle on from Adelsried via Welden to Emersacker, then via Lauterbrunnen, Heretsried and Bonstetten back to Adelsried. Steep ascents are expected on the unmarked forest track through the Stättnerwald forest and on the stretch from Heretsried towards Bonstetten. The Holzwinkel cycle path is marked with...

  4. #4 - From Langenneufnach to Grimoldsried and Muenster

    4.2 (3)·Hard·21.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Varied bike tour in the Augsburg-Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. This is a wonderful bike ride through fields and forest. The tour starts at the train station in Langenneufnach - perfect for an environmentally friendly arrival by public transport. The first half of the route runs mainly through the forest, the way back through the Schmutter valley. You ride quite continuously uphill and downhill, which is why a good physical condition and/or electric bike is helpful. Highlights of the...

  5. #5 - MTB-Runde in den Stauden

    3.5 (4)·Hard·45.7 km·Est. 12–13 hr
    The MTB tour starts at the car park on the Höhenweg between Münster and Walkertshofen. The route initially leads along forest and field paths to Siegertshofen. Shortly after Totenschläule, a steep trial takes you to the highest point of the Buchberg. After a descent, you leave Itzlishofen (Vögele) on the left and the route first goes uphill and then downhill again to Döpshofen. After crossing the Schwarzach there, the tour leads to Scheppach Chapel, Burgwalden, Reinhardshofen, Guggenberg...

  6. #6 - 5 Tälerfahrt durch die Stauden und Mindeltal

    4.0 (2)·Hard·56.2 km·Est. 14–15.5 hr
    In the Stauden it goes from the Schmutter valley via Neufnach to the Zusam valley. After Burg, the route becomes flatter and is paved as far as Kirchheim. From Spöck, the route first heads towards Eppishausen in the Haseltal valley and at the same time a steady up and down begins again, peppered with a few short trial sections. From the junction to the Staudenkapelle chapel, the route is mainly downhill to Münster.

  7. #7 - Geratshofen - Asbach - Markt - Langenreichen

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·32.7 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    Varied mountain bike tour in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. This MTB tour starts from tranquil Geratshofen via Asbach, Biberbach, Markt and Langenreichen. While there are some longer wooded sections between Asbach and Biberbach, the rest of the tour leads mostly through fields and meadows. Highlights of the tour: - Markt Castle - Varied trails - beautiful views

  8. #8 - Fleinhausen - Grünenbaindt

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park, Bavaria. This circular route is very relaxed: it takes you through extensive fields and the idyllic "Kobel" forest. The loop is suitable for mountain biking as well as hiking or horse riding. Highlights of the route: - Kobel - Grünenbaindt
  9. Affaltern - Lauterbrunn - Emersacker

    #9 - Affaltern - Lauterbrunn - Emersacker

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·29.9 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
    Circular trail through Central Swabia's only nature park past the Eisweiher and Käserinweiher ponds. Suitable for both hiking and mountain biking.

  10. #10 - Trekkingradroute von Freihalden nach Augsburg

    1.0 (1)·Moderate·45.7 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    Idyllic trekking cycle route from Freihalden to Augsburg, Bavaria. This beautiful cycle tour takes you past numerous villages and always offers beautiful views of the region. You cycle mostly along fields and meadows, but there are also some forest passes. Some longer climbs make this route a little more challenging. Highlights: - Quiet forest sections - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
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The nature information centre, the Nature Park House, is located in the south-west of Augsburg. There are puzzles, a crawling tube, films, the permanent exhibition "Nature and Man in the Nature Park" and much more on the topics of forests, animals and plants, climate change and neobiota. The Nature Park House is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; it is closed in January and February.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail for mountain biking in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for mountain biking in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is MTB: Through the Western Forests, which has a 4.0 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 53.9 km long with an elevation gain of 1,095 m.

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park is Radweg Mozartrunde Auf Mozarts Spuren. This trail is estimated to be 191.8 km long.

How many mountain biking trails are in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

There are 13 mountain biking trails in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park.These mountain biking trails have an average 3.6-star ratingfrom 28 AllTrails community reviews.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Augsburg - Western Forests Nature Park?

Radweg Mozartrunde Auf Mozarts Spuren has the most elevation gain for mountain biking trails with 2,897 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Augsburg - Burgwalden - Engelshof, which has 1,215 m of elevation gain.

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