Iron Curtain Gravel Trail
Iron Curtain Gravel Trail
Collection by Markus Stitz
8
Tours
60:13 h
427 mi
37,075 ft
The Iron Curtain Gravel Trail spans 687 km from the Drei-Länder-Stein in the Harz Mountains to the Dreiländereck on the border of Germany and the Czech Republic.Incorporating parts of the former Kolonnenweg and the EV13 cycling route, this route offers a great off-road adventure with stunning landscapes, breathtaking views and the chance to explore an important chapter of European history on two wheels.The Iron Curtain Trail was mapped by Markus Stitz, who was born in the small town of Heiligenstadt in former East Germany. Markus has circumnavigated the world on a singlespeed bike, and is the founder of Bikepacking Scotland and Dirt Dash Events.
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Tours & Highlights
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Difficult04:2635.6 mi8.0 mph2,200 ft3,225 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult07:0450.6 mi7.2 mph5,125 ft4,825 ft
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- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult09:0164.2 mi7.1 mph5,950 ft6,400 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult08:1456.9 mi6.9 mph5,475 ft4,900 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult10:3273.0 mi6.9 mph5,975 ft6,025 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult08:3763.3 mi7.3 mph4,500 ft4,625 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.Difficult06:2137.6 mi5.9 mph4,875 ft3,625 ft
- Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult05:5845.9 mi7.7 mph3,000 ft3,600 ft
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Distance427 mi
- Duration60:13 h
- Elevation37,075 ft
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