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Pure MTB on dirty trails – MTB routes in West Germany

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Pure MTB on dirty trails – MTB routes in West Germany

Mountain Biking Collection by bionicdry

15

Tours

50:47 h

351 mi

37,200 ft

If you’re looking for a new MTB Tour for the weekend and you want to get out, even if the trails are still a bit wet, take a look at this Collection. Getting dirty is all part of the experience of getting outdoors on your bike. That’s why we put together these rides for you – they’re perfect for getting mucky. To make sure your clothes are clean for your next adventure, we recommend a sports laundry detergent too.

In this Collection, we take you to West Germany’s MTB trails. Here, you'll find an astonishingly diverse range of Tours: from the mystical sandstone cliffs in the Palatinate Forest to amazingly fast trails in the heart of the Ruhr Valley. Saarland has a well-signposted trail network near the city, while Hesse offers a historical voyage around Lindenfeld Castle.

All the Tours follow official MTB routes where cycling is permitted so you can be sure that nothing will stop you from having fun. The start and end points are conveniently located at car parks, train stations or bus stops so it’s easy to access the routes and return home after your adventure.

After your adventure, you can wash your muddy clothes with BionicDry® sports detergent. Its innovative Neutraroma® technology neutralises odours and keeps your clothes feeling fresh. The special formula washes even the most stubborn mud off your clothes. At the same time, it’s gentle on your laundry and doesn’t damage the breathability of the fabric.

Be inspired by our Collection and experience the beautiful nature of Germany on your MTB! Whether you wear a white vest or a mud bath, with BionicDry® your clothes will be ready for the next adventure!

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Tours

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    St. Ingbert – nature trails in West Germany

    03:06
    20.8 mi
    6.7 mph
    2,025 ft
    2,025 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    The town of St. Ingbert is located at the gates of Saarbrücken in one of the most beautiful parts of the Saarland. It is therefore worth starting an equally beautiful mountain bike tour here.

    

    The circuit around the town of St. Ingbert is a cross-country course with no steep descents, so you can expect

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  2. 02:05
    12.7 mi
    6.1 mph
    1,825 ft
    1,850 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    Whereas the routes used to be difficult to find and often illegal, the trail network is now well signposted and more accessible. The local mountain bike club has done an excellent job here. Trails are continuously maintained and legal, making them easy to find and enjoy to the fullest. There are also

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  4. 03:33
    28.5 mi
    8.0 mph
    2,525 ft
    2,525 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    This tour offers constant ups and downs, which makes it particularly varied and in which you collect a lot of altitude. This means that today you will experience the Ruhr area from its hilly side.

    

    You start in a small parking lot on the edge of Lake Baldeney and then follow the original route of the Ruhrpottcross

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  5. 03:22
    29.0 mi
    8.6 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,500 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    This tour is a feast for the eyes and shows how the pot has changed over the years. What was once heavy industry has given way to a modern landscape that is home to many interesting buildings that reflect the industrial heritage.

    

    The cities and towns are also worth a visit and have a lot to offer.

    Explore

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  6. 02:03
    13.6 mi
    6.6 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,525 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Fancy a nice mountain bike tour with a trail section around Trier? Then we have a great recommendation for you here. Start is in the city and after a short rolling phase you screw yourself up until you reach a beautiful vantage point over Trier.

    

    At kilometer 8, the Eifel cross awaits at the crossroads

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  7. 03:47
    30.6 mi
    8.1 mph
    1,850 ft
    1,850 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Somebody say that the Ruhrpott is just industry! Far from it, because the route takes you through beautiful nature in this area and offers great insights and views of the same.

    

    Your route starts between Cologne and Bergisch Gladbach and takes you up a challenging climb through the forest. But don't worry

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  8. 03:33
    23.4 mi
    6.6 mph
    2,675 ft
    2,650 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    This great tour starts in Winterberg and where you follow the route to Niedersfeld to get to Hochheide from there. Impressive landscapes await you here.

    

    But first it starts with a relaxed descent down to Niedersfeld. The route consists of gravel paths as well as easy singletrack, which are perfect for

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  9. 03:35
    25.1 mi
    7.0 mph
    3,075 ft
    3,075 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    Discover the land of 1,000 mountains by bike and follow the countless paths and trails through the various natural areas of the Sauerland. This special tour takes you to the well-known Kahler Asten, the third highest mountain in the Sauerland. From here you can enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding

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  10. 02:20
    13.6 mi
    5.9 mph
    2,300 ft
    2,300 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    The historic town of Bensheim on the Bergstrasse alone is worth a visit. But we want to bring you closer to the nature around Bensheim and have therefore picked out a great route with many sights.

    

    So: get out of the city and into fun. The route offers some driving challenges, but also imposing views and

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  11. 01:29
    9.81 mi
    6.6 mph
    1,475 ft
    1,475 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Despite its short length, the 15-kilometer tour around the castle town of Lindenfels offers a large number of highlights. You will be guided through the varied natural landscape of the granite Odenwald and can enjoy magnificent views that make every biker's heart beat faster.

    

    During the journey, a small

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  12. 06:22
    43.0 mi
    6.8 mph
    4,900 ft
    5,700 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    On this tour you cross large parts of the Eifel. At almost 70 kilometers, it will be challenging but rewarding at the same time. To warm up the muscles, the route leads from Adenau over flat sections to a slight incline. The route goes through the forest along the mountainside and offers first-class

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  13. 06:10
    39.3 mi
    6.4 mph
    4,375 ft
    4,725 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Would you like to cross the Palatinate Forest without traffic? Then we have something for you! This tour could also have the motto “out of town and into adventure”. As soon as you have left the last houses of Waldfischbach behind you, the Palatinate Forest Nature Park welcomes you with everything that

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  14. 04:00
    25.0 mi
    6.2 mph
    3,250 ft
    3,250 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    Rodalben is located in the Palatinate Forest. The special landmark is what you would expect in the Palatinate Forest as a biker or hiker: Sandsteinfels. And of course trails, lots of them. On everyone's lips for a long time in MTB circles, it's excellent for biking here. So let's go!

    

    Here is the mountain

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  15. 01:55
    10.6 mi
    5.5 mph
    1,650 ft
    1,650 ft
    Expert
    Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.

    Explore the natural mountain bike area in the Bergisches Land! Trails with different levels of difficulty await you here, which will challenge you with crisp climbs and rapid downhills. The Bergisches Land is located in the middle of the Rhenish Slate Mountains and thus offers a breathtaking landscape

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  16. 03:27
    26.4 mi
    7.7 mph
    2,300 ft
    2,300 ft
    Intermediate
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    The Hessian Spessart Nature Park invites you to go biking! Here you will find a true mountain bike paradise with a total of 22 signposted routes and over 650 kilometers of routes. The charming town of Bad Orb serves as the starting point for your tours. Our tour starts from here with the perfect mix

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    15
  • Distance
    351 mi
  • Duration
    50:47 h
  • Elevation
    37,200 ft

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