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SaveBalingen trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and flowy. Common trail features include rock gardens, skinnies and drops. Many trails are family friendly.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
33 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 11
- 16
- 3
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Dec 24, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 33
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 33
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,482 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,691 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,248 ft
- Reports
- 59
- Photos
- 29
- Completed Counter
- 413
Popular Balingen Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 4.5 • 4,726 ft • 9 ft • 52 •
Official trail created by the local bike club. Nicely shaped with some root and off-camber sections in side. Will become much more difficult once it becomes wet.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 636 ft • 0 ft • 15 •
Traileingang etwas schwierig zu sehen. Bei der Abfahrt rechts halten. Trail ist wurzelübersät; also Achtung bei Nässe.
• 5 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 388 ft • 13 •
Watch the hikers. Easy to slip when wet so be careful close to the edge.
• 5 ★ 4.4 • 4,161 ft • 0 ft • 13 •
Upper section is very easy (green circle) Lower section is intermediate, quite steep. Some forest roads connecting the two sections.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 775 ft • 11 •
Wunderbarer Trail am Albtrauf, einige Gegenanstiege. Wanderer haben Vorrang. Vorsicht bei Nässe da Absturzgefahr.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 173 ft • 11 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 173 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 4.5 • 3,791 ft • 208 ft • 8 •
Ride carefully, watch for hikers and go only when dry.
Photos of Balingen Mountain Bike
Videos of Balingen Mountain Bike
![Lochentrail - Balingen [4K] | 2018 UPDATE](https://ev1.pinkbike.org/tf/vt/1/yvt-30864-4.jpg)
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTB-Lochen-Trail | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:56am Aug 29, 2024 | Ideal | Stingelalex | ||
| Hörnle-Trail | Aug 29, 2024 @ 11:56am Aug 29, 2024 | Very Dry | Stingelalex | ||
| Schalksburg DH North | Oct 30, 2022 @ 9:49am Oct 30, 2022 | Dry | Stingelalex | ||
| Zollern-Blick | Aug 14, 2022 @ 12:35am Aug 14, 2022 | Ideal | lordmatde | ||
| Heidenhof Trauftrail | Jun 23, 2022 @ 4:44am Jun 23, 2022 | Ideal | Infini | ||
| Trail zur Schlichemquelle | Apr 30, 2022 @ 2:23am Apr 30, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | apeltzer | ||
| Matthias-Koch Trail | Apr 30, 2022 @ 2:23am Apr 30, 2022 | Variable | apeltzer | ||
| Heidenhof - Tieringen | Mar 23, 2022 @ 5:07am Mar 23, 2022 | Prevalent Mud | Infini | ||
| Wurzeltrail | Nov 14, 2020 @ 6:39am Nov 14, 2020 | Variable | Stingelalex | ||
| Hörnle Felsenmeer | Dec 5, 2019 @ 3:06am Dec 5, 2019 | Unknown | prinzgustl |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yourfavoritecyclist | add | video | activity #104212475 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 7:31am Sep 20, 2026 |
| frobbe | ridden | trail | activity #97541877 and 1 more | Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:21pm Jun 21, 2026 |
| Tomkuck | ridden | trail | activity #93328594 | Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:36pm Apr 24, 2026 |
| tommirpunkt | vote | trail | activity #92982082 | Apr 19, 2026 @ 2:37pm Apr 19, 2026 |
| WurstHans | ridden | trail | activity #89269075 and 3 more | Feb 21, 2026 @ 3:42am Feb 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Am besten außerhalb der üblichen... | Aug 6, 2023 @ 2:51am Aug 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | Kein offizieller Trail. Sollte nicht befahren... | Dec 8, 2022 @ 12:39pm Dec 8, 2022 | ||
| trail | Das sich sowas ein trail schimpfen darf | Oct 8, 2019 @ 7:04am Oct 8, 2019 | ||
| trail | This is not the full trail but only section 1 to 3 | Jan 5, 2019 @ 10:44pm Jan 5, 2019 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails1 awarded -
10 Blue Trails5 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k14 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k14 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 33 | 27 miles | 10,482 ft | 16 miles | 1,690 ft | #5,577 | #137 | 29 | 59 | 675 | ||
| E-Bike | 22 | 14 miles | 5,919 ft | 9 miles | 1,401 ft | #4,738 | #131 | 43 | 972 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 151 ft | 2,680 ft | 843 ft | #5,067 | #340 | 5 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 151 ft | 2,680 ft | 843 ft | #3,016 | #81 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 1,007 ft | 2 miles | 374 ft | #1,953 | #76 | 3 | ||||
| Hike | 32 | 26 miles | 10,108 ft | 16 miles | 1,690 ft | #6,009 | #65 | 59 | 82 | |||
| Trail Running | 33 | 27 miles | 10,482 ft | 16 miles | 1,690 ft | #5,361 | #57 | 59 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Balingen?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Balingen are:
- Geischberg Trail (4.2/5)
- MTB-Lochen-Trail (4.2/5)
- Plettenkeller-Trail (4.1/5)
- Schafberg West DH (4.1/5)
- Hundsrück Trauf DH (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Balingen?
Check the Balingen trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Balingen?
The longest trail in Balingen is Zollern-Blick at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Balingen?
Balingen has a total of 33 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Balingen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Balingen?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Balingen is Zollern-Blick with 775 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Balingen?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Balingen is Zollern-Blick with 1,006 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Balingen?
Balingen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Balingen?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Balingen is Gräbelesberg Trail 1 with an average grade of 2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Balingen?
The overall region status for Balingen is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 22 trails:
- Clear / Green: 17
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Balingen?
Yes, Balingen supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Balingen that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Balingen?
The highest summit in Balingen is Rainen at 3,340 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Balingen?
The most popular Strava segments in Balingen are:
- L440 Climb (719 athletes)
- Lochen Segment 4 + 5 (640 athletes)
- Lochentrail S1 & S2 (614 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Balingen?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Balingen. View all adaptive trails in Balingen for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Balingen?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Balingen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Balingen?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Balingen are:
- Plettenkeller-Trail (5/5)
- Geischberg Trail (5/5)
- Gräbelesberg Trail 1 (3/5)
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