Best mountain biking trails in Erlangen
3.9(16 reviews)
Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Erlangen 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
- 4.8 (7)·Easy·35.2 mi·Est. 13.5–14.5 hrPromising bike tour in Bavarian Middle Franconia around Erlangen. The bike tour takes you on bike paths and quiet side streets from the Erlangen district "In der Reuth" via Dechsendorf and Adelsdorf to Stiebarlimbach, where there is a rustic resting place in Roppel's cellar. Return to Erlangen on the Main-Danube Canal. All in all, a tour suitable for beginners with few inclines and easy paths. ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·16.6 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrEntertaining mountain bike tour to the lakes in the east of Erlangen. The short but varied MTB tour starts at the Dummetsweiher in the Erlangen district "In der Reuth" and leads through forests, Franconian villages, numerous lakes and ponds. Halfway there is also a stop in the Neuhäuser "Felsenkeller". ---- Accessible by bus and train
- 3.0 (2)·Hard·41.5 mi·Est. 18.5–20 hrMTB circuit on the Frankenweg from Erlangen to Franconian Switzerland. The path contains only a few asphalt sections, mostly the route runs on forest and field paths. When there is little "activity", the path is best to ride on a mountain bike. The downhill stretches are all manageable with the best "flow" and technically not very difficult.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Erlangen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Erlangen is MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs. This trail is estimated to be 41.5 mi long.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?
Erlangen: With an ascent of 5,980 ft, MTB: Frankenweg Rundkurs has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with 3,556 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Erlangen?
The most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Erlangen is Erlangen - Neuhaus - Baiersdorf with a 3.2-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Bergkirchweih
- Botanischer Garten Erlangen
- Skulpturengarten
- Aromatic Garden
- Orangerie
- Lynckersches Palais
- Markgrafendenkmal
- Hugenottenbrunnen
- Rückert-Brunnen
- Stutterheimsches Palais
- Egloffsteinsches Palais
- Besoldsches Haus
- Paulibrunnen
- Barfußpfad
- Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe
- Großer Bischofsweiher Vorbecken
- Spitzeweiher
- Großer Bischofsweiher
- Neustädter Kirche
- Ehemalige Hofapotheke