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Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Helfenberg Castle Ruins

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1. Crucifix on Schlossberg – Helfenberg Castle Ruins loop from Velburg

8.64km

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200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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Klaus (KM)

July 19, 2020

UPDATE April 5, 2025:

Open to the top again. However, it's all gravel.

Trail below Schlossberg:

komoot.de/highlight/2012437

Up to Schlossberg:

komoot.de/highlight/592604

Schlossberg switchbacks:

komoot.com/de-de/highlight/7323347

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Alex S.

June 8, 2020

Old castle ruins on the Schloßberg near Lengenfeld. Nice to climb, watch a bit above, the whole ruin is a bit dilapidated and there is suddenly a steep downhill section.

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Location: Velburg, Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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