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The Stoneman Trail in the Ore Mountains

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The Stoneman Trail in the Ore Mountains

Mountain Biking Collection by Martin Donat

7

Tours

16:20 h

109 mi

14,425 ft

Why is it so good to ride a mountain bike in the Ore Mountains? I have found several reasons which you can experience for yourself on this 7-day round trip: fun trails, wonderful landscapes and the Ore Mountains with their fascinating culture and history. Great cycling infrastructure and also the people will welcome you with warm hospitality here.

This Collection leads you through the "Stoneman Trail" which is all about sporting challenges, experiences that push your limits and take you deep into nature. You decide everything else. You can take the 101 miles (162 km) as a non-stop challenge if you are looking to push yourself or make it into a wonderful multi-day adventure. Then, this route is less of a challenge and more of a leisurely trip into the wonderful nature of the Ore Mountains. Whether you're a beginner or experienced biker, you'll enjoy the varied and flowing trails of the Ore Mountains. On each stage, you will experience the great hospitality which is geared especially towards mountain bikers such as bike-ready accommodation and healthy, rich cuisine. In the Ore Mountains, you are in good hands and will feel at home. The numerous accommodation options situated along the trails will welcome you warmly.

No matter which option you choose, you will be thrilled by the possibilities of mountain biking in the Ore Mountains. Every single stage will inspire you to come back for more adventures.

The only question left is where the "Stoneman Trail" gets its name. Former mountain bike professional Roland Stauder from South Tyrol wanted to create relaxing sporting challenges for everyone when he ended his career. He decided to create a big mountain bike route for all levels of bikers which he marked with small stone figures, the "Stonemen". He designed the route to be finished in one go or as stages, with an official "Finisher card" or Just for Fun. What counts is the unique experience through nature. In addition to the Stoneman Trail in the Ore Mountains, there are Stoneman routes in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. You can find more information at stoneman.bike. I also rode the Stoneman route in switzerland, if you want to have a look: komoot.de/collection/1012180/stoneman-glaciaria-im-reich-der-gletscher.

That leaves the question of how to get there, because as you might know, I'm a fan of leaving the car behind. By train, you can travel to the Erzgebirge via Zwickau or Chemnitz. From there you can join the Stoneman Route either to Annaberg-Buchholz (from Chemnitz) or Johanngeorgenstadt (from Zwickau). This way, even the journey becomes an adventure and your nature experience is as sustainable as possible!

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Der Stoneman Trail im Erzgebirge

104 mi

13,775 ft

12,800 ft

Last updated: August 1, 2022

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    Etappe 1: Von Oberwiesenthal nach Bärenstein – Bikerevier Erzgebirge

    Intermediate
    01:29
    11.8 mi
    8.0 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,750 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Right at the beginning of this tour you have the choice: Rather relaxed or action-packed? If you prefer a relaxed warm-up program, you can simply follow the track of this tour. Alternatively, you can start the day with a nice descent. But if you like, the Fichtelberg suspension railway will take you

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  • Intermediate
    01:54
    12.1 mi
    6.4 mph
    1,850 ft
    1,425 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Do you actually know where the Erzgebirge got its name from? If you are alert today, you can find out. Because today you drive directly through the former center of German silver mining. In the 16th century, Annaberg was the second largest town in Saxony due to its rich ore deposits - hardly imaginable

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  • Intermediate
    01:37
    11.0 mi
    6.8 mph
    1,250 ft
    1,325 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    This tour begins and ends with real highlights. You start from the top of a mountain from the quiet mountain inn with a great view, past the picturesque basalt columns of the Pöhlberg. On the disc mountain, these pillars are called "organ pipes". They are no less impressive and you will encounter them

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  • Expert
    03:31
    23.6 mi
    6.7 mph
    3,050 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    Today one highlight chases the next. It begins with a technically enjoyable break at the lower reservoir of the Markersbach pumped storage plant. Here you can learn how energy can be generated from water or simply enjoy a little break in great surroundings. When you get hungry, the Ephraimhaus in Pöhla

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  • Intermediate
    01:31
    9.76 mi
    6.5 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,025 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    This tour is dedicated to the Rabenberg Trail Center, because it starts there and you cover the first few kilometers on trails in the bike park. That means plenty of top-notch trail action straight away. And if you feel like riding a little longer, you can simply add a few more trails. All the routes

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  • Intermediate
    02:38
    18.9 mi
    7.2 mph
    2,050 ft
    2,050 ft
    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    This mountain bike tour starts high up on the Auersberg in the middle of the varied and impressive nature of the German/Czech border area. In the Kleiner Kranichsee nature reserve you will be impressed for the first time - such a high moor has a very special atmosphere and this one is one of the most

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  • Expert
    03:40
    22.0 mi
    6.0 mph
    3,625 ft
    3,000 ft
    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

    A whole lot of Czech vertical meters are waiting for you on this sporty tour. You are three times over 1,000 meters today. It starts right from the start on the Plessberg with a beautiful single trail. Welcome to the last leg of the Stoneman circuit!

    

    At Marianska, a high meadow awaits you with the best

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Collection Stats

  • Tours
    7
  • Distance
    109 mi
  • Duration
    16:20 h
  • Elevation
    14,425 ft

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