Best mountain biking trails in Saxony
4.1(220 reviews)
Explore the most popular mountain biking trails in Saxony 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
- 4.6 (45)·Easy·9.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular cycle tour or loop near Görlitz, Saxony. A short cycle tour or hike that can be started from different starting points. It is possible to take the train to Hagenwerder station and start from there. Paid car parks are available on the north beach and at the Blue Lagoon. The E bus also runs here. Most of the paths are relatively flat and quiet, but not paved everywhere, which is why the route is more suitable for mountain bikes than racing bikes. There are several charming places...
- 4.1 (18)·Hard·18.2 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrVaried hike from Bad Schandau, Saxony. This scenic bike tour through the Saxon Switzerland National Park begins and ends in Bad Schandau. From there you cycle for a good half of the route along the Kirnitzschtalstrasse, following the course of the river of the same name. A detour to the Lichtenhainer waterfall can be planned on the route. Another detour follows to the cowshed. A bit of perseverance is required here. It goes steeply uphill and is rewarded with a magnificent view. Back to...
- 4.7 (9)·Moderate·19.9 mi·Est. 8–9 hrCharming bike ride from Schmlka in Saxon Switzerland, Saxony. This is a beautiful bike ride that can be started in Schmilka. First you cycle along the Elbe on a well-developed bike path to Bad Schandau. There the route turns in the direction of Ostrauer Mühle and on to the Lichtenhainer waterfall and finally Lichtenhain. The route to get there leads mostly through shady forest. From Lichtenhain it goes via Mitteldorf, Altendorf and Wustmanndörfel back to Bad Schandau and back to the Elbe to...
- 5.0 (9)·Hard·22.6 mi·Est. 11–12 hrVaried mountain bike tour near Zittau in Saxony. This MTB tour begins at Lake Olbersdorf - a successfully recultivated remaining hole of a former brown coal open-cast mine - and leads into the Zittau Mountains. It's varied, sometimes steeply uphill (the steepest gradient to Niederoybin is almost 20%), down on fun descents and over partly heavily blocked routes and single trails. The route is marked with red dots on the trees. It is nice to swim at Lake Olbersdorf in the summer...
- 3.9 (3)·Hard·28.7 mi·Est. 11.5–13 hrPromising bike tour in Heidenau, Saxony. This cycle route starts a little south of Heidenau and leads via Pirna, Porschendorf, Wünschender, Schönfeld to just before the gates of Dresden and back along the Elbe. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes and, above all, it is a varied route. Special highlights on the route are Schönfeld Castle, the old railway bridge and the "blue wonder" of Heidenau. Highlights of the hike: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse...
- 4.4 (2)·Moderate·22.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrThe special highlight of this circular route from Marienberg to Rübenau is the passage through the Schwarzwassertal nature reserve, which is considered one of the most beautiful low mountain valleys in Saxony. There are some viewing rocks, such as the Katzenstein, which provide an overview of the valley. There are also numerous restaurants along the route that invite you to stop for a break.
- 2.8 (4)·Hard·37.7 mi·Est. 15.5–17.5 hrA scenic stretch of route in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Saxony. This tour starts in Altenberg and takes you to Schmilka, part of Bad Schandau. The tour offers you many beautiful views of the local natural landscapes. There are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Diverse natural landscape - Local flora and fauna
Showing results 1–10 of 108
Frequently asked questions
What national parks in Saxony have mountain biking trails?
Hikers on AllTrails.com recommend several popular national parks in Saxony. Saxon Switzerland National Park is home to 4 mountain biking trails with an average 2.8 star rating from 30 community reviews.
What is the longest mountain biking trail in Saxony?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Saxony is MTB: Von Schmilka nach Moritzburg. This trail is estimated to be 156.4 mi long.
Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Saxony?
Saxony: With an ascent of 24,708 ft, Vogtländischer Panoramaweg (Radroute) has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is MTB: Von Schmilka nach Moritzburg with 19,087 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Saxony?
The most popular and difficult mountain biking trail in Saxony is Bad Schandau - Kuhstall - Ostrau with a 4.1-star rating from 18 reviews.
Top cities in Saxony
Explore mountain biking trails in Saxony
Top parks
More mountain biking trails
Activities
- Backpacking trails in Saxony
- Bike touring trails in Saxony
- Birding trails in Saxony
- Camping trails in Saxony
- Cross-country skiing trails in Saxony
- Horseback riding trails in Saxony
- Mountain biking trails in Saxony
- Road biking trails in Saxony
- Rock climbing trails in Saxony
- Running trails in Saxony
- Scenic driving trails in Saxony
- Snowshoeing trails in Saxony
- Via ferrata trails in Saxony
- Walking trails in Saxony
Attractions
- Beach trails in Saxony
- Cave trails in Saxony
- City walks in Saxony
- Easy trails in Saxony
- Event trails in Saxony
- Forest trails in Saxony
- Hard trails in Saxony
- Lake trails in Saxony
- Long trails in Saxony
- Moderate trails in Saxony
- Rail trails in Saxony
- River trails in Saxony
- Short trails in Saxony
- Trails with historic sites in Saxony
- Trails with no dogs in Saxony
- Trails with views in Saxony
- Waterfall trails in Saxony
- Wildflower trails in Saxony
- Wildlife trails in Saxony