Best mountain biking trails in Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park

Varied loop trail in the Thuringian Slate Mountains/Upper Saale Nature Park, Thuringia. This route leads around one of the largest reservoirs in Germany. The loop trail around the Hohenwarte reservoir can be completed both by mountain bike and on foot (as a multi-day tour). Highlights of the route: - Hohenwarte reservoir - Saale - Geiersberg - Kemenate Ziegenrueck

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,...

The route is not easy to cycle. As some sections run along footpaths, the bike sometimes has to be pushed or carried. Uphill and downhill gradients of over 25% in places. The 2nd border path, along the former border, consists partly of concrete slabs with large holes and is also heavily overgrown. However, you will be rewarded with great views and historical sights from the former mining industry to the former border strip, which is now characterised by many new or rebuilt bridges.

Popular, varied round trip in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This loop is particularly suitable for mountain biking and cycling tours and offers plenty of variety over almost 50 kilometres. The first half leads steadily uphill and the effort is rewarded with magnificent views. The way back is downhill again, idyllically accompanied by the Saale river. Highlights of the tour: - Saalfeld Castle - High shoal - View of the Saale and Thuringian Forest

Exciting, panoramic mountain bike tour in the Slate Mountains, Thuringia. A varied mountain bike tour that offers some beautiful views. From Probstzella, the route leads via Kolditz, Kleinneundorf and Großgeschwenda to the Siebentälerblick above Leutenberg. Then along the Amalienhöhe upper reservoir to the Hohenwarte dam. The route leads along the Loquitz through Kaulsdorf, Hockerroda, Unterloquitz and Oberloquitz back to the starting point in Probstzella. Highlights of the tour: -...

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;

Varied, exciting mountain bike tour in the Schierfer Mountains, Thuringia. From Probstzella via Marktgölitz, Eisenberg and to the summit cross, from where you can enjoy fantastic views. Continue via Zechengrund, Saalfeld and to the famous fairy grottos. You cycle through the picturesque landscape via Eyba, Königsthal and Marktgölitz back to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Fairy Grottoes - Fantastic views - Idyllic landscape

Varied, scenic mountain bike tour in the Schierfergebirge mountains, Thuringia. A varied mountain bike circuit with some challenging metres in altitude. From Probstzella, the route leads through the Schieferbrüche nature reserve via Rosenthal to Leutenberg. Then return via Ilmwand, Landsendorf, Lichtentanner and Falkenstein to the starting point in Probstzella. Highlights of the tour: - Varied landscape - Fantastic views - Idyllic nature

This challenging mountain bike tour connects the historic towns of Probstzella and Bad Blankenburg and leads through the heart of the Thuringian Slate Mountains. It goes through dense spruce forests, across open high meadows and through deep river valleys. The terrain includes steep forest tracks and gravel paths that require a high level of physical endurance. Along the way, the route takes you close to the ruins of Greifenstein Castle, which is known for its falconry and medieval history at...