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      Erlangen 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, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Meilwald and Birkenbuehl.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 18, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails E-Bike
      10
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Hike
      9
      Trails Trail Running
      9
      Total Distance
      4 miles
      Total Descent
      1,895 ft
      Total Vertical
      624 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,594 ft
      Reports
      58
      Photos
      15
      Completed Counter
      416
      Sub Regions

      Popular Erlangen Mountain Biking Trails

      80 5.0 2,816 ft 21 ft 71
      Popular blue difficulty mixed. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 21 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 4.0 982 ft 2 ft 53
      Very nice trail for cornering training
      100 4.0 736 ft 5 ft 48
      Nice berm trail
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      65 4.0 1,337 ft 5 ft 42
      Steep sections, short but fun trail. Pretty big drop at the beginning (enduro recommended), possible to ride around.
      40 2.7 4,473 ft 120 ft 34
      one of the longest trails at Rathsberg area, with nice flow and grippy corners
      55 4.0 1,733 ft 44 ft 30
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 44 ft green climb. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.
      70 5.0 1,847 ft 33 ft 26
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 33 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      25 0.0 5,256 ft 106 ft 26
      Nice singletrail through protected "wilderness" area. Temporarily closed, please walk your bike ;)

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Past Week
      • 29 rides

      Photos of Erlangen Mountain Bike

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      rsmartins007wishlistregionactivity #97755136
      Jun 25, 2026 @ 2:13am
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      andreas2634addreportactivity #92867640
      Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:06am
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      Biker4ever2riddentrailactivity #91087885
      Mar 22, 2026 @ 10:14am
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      Mar 10, 2026 @ 11:33am
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      Recent Comments

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      AndykKKzM6trailPlanBNarrow trail, lots of roots
      May 30, 2025 @ 9:10am
      May 30, 2025
      fx99trailPlanAHand built trail sandy & many roots,...
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:59am
      Sep 18, 2024
      fx99trailPlanBHand build trail (unlike some others from...
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:56am
      Sep 18, 2024
      fx99trailRathsberg forbidden treasureFirst part is quite interesting. Second half I...
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:53am
      Sep 18, 2024
      fx99trailSoo LongPretty boring trail. Green difficulty. No features
      Sep 18, 2024 @ 5:49am
      Sep 18, 2024

      Bike & Skill Parks

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      Monkey Islandskill parkErlangen
      Easthousedirtsskill parkErlangen

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike104 miles1,896 ft3 miles623 ft
      #4,831#9713586,187
      E-Bike104 miles1,896 ft3 miles623 ft
      #4,452#115235343
      Winter Fat Bike33,451 ft430 ft2,257 ft207 ft
      #1,402#469
      Hike94 miles1,654 ft3 miles361 ft
      #7,201#10257177
      Trail Running94 miles1,654 ft3 miles361 ft
      #6,559#9557168

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Erlangen?
      Erlangen has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Erlangen?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Erlangen are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Erlangen?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Erlangen. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Erlangen?
      The longest trail in Erlangen is Rathsberg-Atzelsberg at 5,256 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Erlangen?
      Erlangen has a total of 10 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Erlangen to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Erlangen?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Erlangen is Soo Long with 120 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Erlangen?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Erlangen is Soo Long with 424 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Erlangen?
      Erlangen supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      Are the trails open in Erlangen?
      The overall region status for Erlangen is Clear / Green. Out of 9 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 9
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Erlangen?
      Yes, Erlangen supports e-bike riding. There are 11 trails in Erlangen that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What is the highest summit in Erlangen?
      The highest summit in Erlangen is Lindelberg at 1,821 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Erlangen?
      The most popular Strava segments in Erlangen are:
      • get ready for Bingo (984 athletes)
      • Bismarcks Schnapsidee (403 athletes)
      • unfertig II (325 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Erlangen.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Erlangen?
      Erlangen supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Erlangen for specific accessibility information.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Erlangen?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Erlangen?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Erlangen are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Erlangen.
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