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 bit of altitude and leads through the nature reserves Schwarzatal and Greifenstein. The start is in Saalfeld, from here it goes first to the Siechenbachtal via Zechengrund, Eisenberg, summit cross to Wittmannsgereuth. Continue via Birkenheide, Braunsdorf and Hainberg to Bad Blankenburg. A few extra meters of altitude via Greifenstein, Fröbelblick, Kesselwarte, then via Zeigerheim, Bismarkturm,...

The route is not that easy to drive. Since some passages run along hiking trails, the bike sometimes has to be pushed or carried. Inclines and declines sometimes over 25%. Grenzweg, along the former border, consists partly of concrete slabs with large holes and is also heavily overgrown. But you are rewarded with great views and historical historical views from the former mining to the former border strip, which is now characterized by many new or rebuilt bridges.

Popular, varied tour in the Thuringian Forest, Thuringia. This round is particularly suitable for mountain bike and bicycle tours and offers a lot of variety over almost 50 km. The first half leads steadily uphill, whereby the effort is rewarded with magnificent views. On the way back it goes down again, idyllically accompanied by the Saale. Highlights of the round: - Saalfeld Castle - Big crush - View of the Saale and the Thuringian Forest

Exciting, panoramic mountain bike tour in the slate mountains, Thuringia. A varied mountain bike tour that offers some beautiful views. From Probstzella it goes via Kolditz, Kleinneundorf and Großgeschwenda to the Siebentälerblick above Leutenberg. Then along the upper Amalienhöhe basin to the Hohenwarte dam. Along the Loquitz, the route leads through Kaulsdorf, Hockerroda, Unterloquitz and Oberloquitz back to the starting point in Probtszella. Highlights of the round: - Fantastic views -...

Scenic route that inexperienced cyclists demand a bit (gradients of 9-25% are mastered). The path leads through small villages, over field and forest paths and sometimes roads. Every now and then the ground consists of very coarse gravel, but sometimes it is also damp to muddy. The view makes up for the effort. Parts of the Saale cycle path in the direction of Ziegenrück, but also parts of the cycle path in the direction of Probstzella will be used.

Diverse, exciting mountain bike tour in the Schierfergebirge, Thuringia. From Probstzella it goes over Marktgölitz, Eisenberg and to the summit cross, from which you can enjoy fantastic views. Continue via Zechengrund, Saalfeld and to the famous fairy grottoes. You drive through the picturesque landscape via Eyba, Königsthal and Marktgölitz back to the starting point. Highlights of the round: - Fairy grottoes - Fantastic views - Idyllic landscape

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...

Diverse, panoramic mountain bike tour in the Schierfergebirge, Thuringia. A varied mountain bike circuit with some crisp vertical meters. From Probstzella it goes through the nature reserve Schieferbrüche via Rosenthal to Leutenberg. Then return via Ilmwand, Landsendorf, Lichtentanner and Falkenstein to the starting point in Probstzella. Highlights of the round: - Varying landscape - Great views - Idyllic nature