Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 2 m

After 12.9 km for 16 m

After 23.7 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.95 km

Rear Garden Hill

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You weren't allowed to hike here before. Was a secret Stasi site... today you can!

Look to Eyba! In the immediate vicinity there is a seating area with a table and space for 5-6 hikers

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10.2 km

Entrance to Feentrail

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Highly Recommended.
You should also expect all weather in this region

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12.8 km

Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

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The fairy grottoes in Saalfeld are best known for their colored stalactites and are definitely worth a visit. The show mine emerged from a disused mine and is known worldwide …

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16.7 km

View of Saalfeld from Friedelbank

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Beautiful panoramic view towards Saalfeld

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16.7 km

View of the Franconian Forest from Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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From here you have a wonderful view into the distance, you can see as far as the Franconian Forest

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18.4 km

Anyone looking for some action-packed biking will definitely get their money's worth here, all close to the Ferngrotten caves.
These are beautiful, challenging, and natural trails.
Tip: If you're riding an e-MTB, the climb back up is easier.

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18.9 km

Waldhütte Bus Shelter and Viewpoint

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Great trails for up and downhill.

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22.6 km

Saalfeld Town Hall and Market Square

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The market square. Its shape, size and rectangular layout go back to Emperor Barbarossa.

The picturesque market square has been the centre of Saalfeld since the town on the Saale …

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

2.86 km

2.42 km

1.36 km

1.16 km

129 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

5.85 km

5.25 km

2.23 km

2.18 km

486 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 15 April

18°C

8°C

28 %

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Rear Garden Hill

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Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes

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Starting point "Wilder Hunt"

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Saalfeld Town Hall and Market Square

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