Best mountain biking trails in Melsungen

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Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Melsungen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein
5.0 (1)·Moderate·42.2 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hr
Diverse mountain bike tour near Melsungen, Hessen. This is a moderately difficult loop with some nice trails. The route runs in a wide loop around Spangenberg, passing some nice little villages. Highlights of the tour: - Reichenbach Monastery - Grosser Stein ("Big Stone") - View of the Fulda
#2 - Zum See Konnefeld
4.0 (1)·Easy·27.8 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Easy MTB tour to the lake in Konnefeld. Also goes well with a gravel bike. Accessible by train and bus.
#3 - Melsungen - Spangenberg
3.7 (2)·Moderate·22.2 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Easy tour without trails; also accessible with a gravel bike. Gradients up to 16%.
#4 - Soehre Trails
3.4 (2)·Moderate·34.5 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Popular mountain bike tour in the Geo-Nature Park Frau-Holle-Land, Hesse. This is a moderate mountain bike tour of the most beautiful and playful trails in the Soehrewald. The highest point of the tour is the Stellberg. The route passes only a few towns, so you should have enough food with you. Highlights of the tour: - varied trails - Soehrewald - Stellberg (495 m above sea level) - Stellbergsee - Animal Park Rose - Green Lake
#5 - Trailrunde Melsungen
3.9 (2)·Moderate·20.6 mi
Trail-heavy round around Melsungen. With very good driving technique, the route can also be mastered with a hardtail. A full suspension with 130 mm travel is recommended. The trails are also feasible for an e-fully. You can drive the circuit almost all year round, provided there is no snow.
#6 - Bärlauchrunde
4.0 (1)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
Varied bike tour from Melsungen, Hesse. Ideal to drive from mid-March to mid-April when the wild garlic is growing. Since the tour does not include any difficult trails, it is also very suitable for gravel bikes or e-MTBs. Leads mainly on wider and easy to drive forest roads. Highlights of the tour: - Fulda - Reichenbach ruins - Reichenbach Limestone Mountains - Big stones - Spangenberg Castle - Globe (414 m)
#7 - Ars-Natura-Trail
1.0 (1)·Hard·27.4 mi·Est. 12.5–13.5 hr
Medium MTB tour over a large part of the ARS-Natura trails
#8 - Zum Grünen See
Easy·22.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Simple MTB route without single trails
#9 - Bilsteinrunde H
Easy·47.8 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
Technically simple MTB circuit to the Bilsteinhaus. With good visibility, optimal views to the Brocken, the Thüriger Forest and the Hess. Mountain country. Nice round to get in shape in the spring
#10 - Kaufungen Silvesterlauf
Easy·41.4 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hr
Easy winter MTB tour without extreme gradients. Leads mainly along bike paths and wider forest roads. As saved, it only has one trail passage. It's really only for MTB. Everything else can also be done with a trekking bike or gravel bike.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Melsungen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Melsungen is Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein. This trail is estimated to be 42.2 mi long.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Melsungen?

Melsungen: With an ascent of 6,230 ft, Bilsteinrunde H has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Reichenbach Abbey and Großer Stein with 5,265 ft of elevation gain.