Best bike touring trails in Gera
4.4(20 reviews)
Explore the most popular bike touring trails near Gera 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
- 4.3 (4)·Hard·11.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrExtensive round at Gera, Thuringia. This tour starts near Gera main station. You walk through the forest and across fields until you reach the rails and follow their course west to Töppeln. From there it goes to Nesselkoppe and to Windischen Bernsdorf. If you still have a thirst for discovery, you can visit the zoo in Gera, which is on the way between Windischenbernsdorf and the destination. Along villas, the climbing garden and the dahlia garden, it then goes back to Gera. There you will...
- 4.8 (6)·Hard·13 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried and promising round trip in Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Gera Süd and leads through the idyllic city forest. Over the Waldhaus Bridge, you pass Osterstein Castle on the Hainberg. There is already a lot to explore there alone. Continue via Ernsee and Rubitz, then just before Bad Köstritz along the Weißen Elster back to the starting point. Highlights of the circular route: - Picturesque natural landscape - Through the city forest - Beautiful views -...
- 5.0 (1)·Easy·23.8 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPromising, historical bicycle tour near Gera, Thuringia. A beautiful circular route that starts in Leumnitz and goes through idyllic meadows, charming villages and enchanting fields. This cottage garden route offers many great and, above all, varied views, such as distant views from the Halden plateau. Highlights of the circular route: - Versatile natural landscape - Beautiful views at the Beerwalde heap - Versatile flora and fauna
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·26 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr6th partial stage of the Thuringian chain of cities long-distance cycle route from Eisenach to Altenburg The term Thuringian chain of cities describes a 130-kilometer-long imaginary line on which the six largest cities in the state of Thuringia line up in an easterly direction. The long-distance cycle path has mostly flat terrain and mostly leads on paved dirt roads and side roads. The waymarking of the route includes the designation “Thuringian city chain” with the central pictogram of a...
- 4.8 (4)·Moderate·10.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried cycle route in and around Gera, Thuringia. A nice bike ride in and around the city of Gera. You can travel by train to Gera Süd and get on the route. Variety awaits, on the one hand you get to know a part of Gera and on the other hand you drive out and experience the surrounding landscape with a solid start in the middle. Highlights: - local flora and fauna - varied route
- 3.0 (1)·Moderate·17.7 mi·Est. 7–8 hrLoop in Thuringia, Germany. Those arriving by train can also start the tour in Gera and set off from the main train station. After Easter you drive through smaller towns and on to Ronneburg. Since there is little shade on the way, you should make sure you have enough sun protection in the summer months. In Gera you will find numerous places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Ronneburg Castle - Hofwiesenpark
- Hard·56.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Stage 11 of the Mittelland Route. The motto on this long-distance cycle path is: once across Germany from the westernmost to the easternmost point. Cyclists get to know the densely wooded low mountain range of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse, Thuringia and Saxony on 15 daily stages and can explore the Rhenish Slate Mountains, the Thuringian Forest and Saxon Switzerland. But the diversity of the Mittelland route is not only characterized by its natural beauties, there is also a lot on offer...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest bike touring trail in Gera?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest bike touring trail in Gera is Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz. This trail is estimated to be 56.8 mi long.
Which bike touring trail has the most elevation gain in Gera?
Gera: With an ascent of 5,606 ft, Mittelland-Route (D-Route 4) Etappe 11: Gera - Chemnitz has the most elevation gain of all of the bike touring trails in the area. The next highest ascent for bike touring trails is Thüringer Städtekette Etappe 6: Gera - Altenburg with 2,611 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Gera?
The most popular and difficult bike touring trail in Gera is Gera City Forest Loop with a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.