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Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
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SaveKiel 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, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing and Nordic Skiing. Common trail features include jumps and berms. Popular destinations include Vieburger Gehölz.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
82 trails
- E-Bike
82 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
65 trails
- Trail Running
65 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
1 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
1 trails
- Snowmobile
1 trails
- Snowshoe
1 trails
- Downhill Ski
1 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
1 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 74
- 6
Region Status
Open as of Oct 16, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 82
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 82
- Trails E-Bike
- 82
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 13
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 65
- Trails Trail Running
- 65
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 30 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,893 ft
- Total Vertical
- 262 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 271 ft
- Reports
- 61
- Photos
- 19
- Completed Counter
- 453
Sub Regions
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Vieburger Gehölz
- 18
Popular Kiel Mountain Biking Trails
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 723 ft • 9 •
Trail along the cliff between Strande and Surendorf with great views of the Baltic Sea
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 1,872 ft • 95 ft • 9 •
Trail along the Fördewanderweg and the ammunition depot Laboe
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 663 ft • 13 ft • 9 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features jump. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Kiel Mountain Bike
Videos of Kiel Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummerbruch | Aug 24, 2022 @ 8:24am Aug 24, 2022 | Dry | BalticMoe | ||
| Wildschwein-Trail | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Woody | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Pippi Langstrumpf | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Muckefuck | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Kieler Alpen | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Falkenhorst | Aug 6, 2022 @ 8:46am Aug 6, 2022 | Ideal | tsurugi68 | ||
| Mailman | Jul 23, 2021 @ 8:46am Jul 23, 2021 | Very Dry | Frikadilln | ||
| Hasselberg | Jun 16, 2021 @ 7:59am Jun 16, 2021 | Ideal | BalticMoe | ||
| MC Hammer | Jun 5, 2021 @ 10:50pm Jun 5, 2021 | Ideal | BalticMoe |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch4rl3x | wishlist | region | activity #92644221 | Apr 14, 2026 @ 11:56pm Apr 14, 2026 |
| BjrnZXVd2H | ridden | trail | activity #90027448 | Mar 5, 2026 @ 1:25pm Mar 5, 2026 |
| TheForeigner | ridden | trail | activity #83675127 and 2 more | Nov 6, 2025 @ 9:17am Nov 6, 2025 |
| KaijFgxkz | comment | trail | activity #83152142 and 1 more | Oct 28, 2025 @ 2:43am Oct 28, 2025 |
| MrJeffHunteroJwDJS | wishlist | trail | activity #76666375 | Jul 25, 2025 @ 7:51am Jul 25, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Das ist nicht der Kraftswerkstrail und der ist... | Aug 9, 2021 @ 1:41am Aug 9, 2021 | ||
| trail | Dämlicher Name und viel zu lang... | Aug 9, 2021 @ 1:34am Aug 9, 2021 | ||
| trail | ...und dumm dazu, weil die Stadt sowas... | Aug 9, 2021 @ 1:28am Aug 9, 2021 | ||
| trail | Das ist der Brunshörn Trail | Aug 9, 2021 @ 1:14am Aug 9, 2021 | ||
| trail | Vorsicht Wanderer/Spaziergänger. Das ist ein... | Aug 9, 2021 @ 1:13am Aug 9, 2021 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails6 awarded -
10 Blue Trails2 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge5 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flachland Freeride | skill park | Kiel | |
| Pumptrack Neumühlen-Dietrichsdorf | skill park | Kiel |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 82 | 30 miles | 4,892 ft | 15 miles | 262 ft | #2,553 | #25 | 19 | 61 | 1,982 | ||
| E-Bike | 82 | 30 miles | 4,892 ft | 15 miles | 262 ft | #2,864 | #52 | 55 | 254 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 13 | 3 miles | 295 ft | 1 mile | 135 ft | #7,552 | #510 | 29 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 2 miles | 223 ft | 4,534 ft | 135 ft | #2,089 | #52 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 2 miles | 190 ft | 3,146 ft | 200 ft | #1,450 | #50 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #560 | #8 | 45 | ||||
| Hike | 65 | 27 miles | 4,495 ft | 13 miles | 262 ft | #4,769 | #41 | 61 | 171 | |||
| Trail Running | 65 | 27 miles | 4,495 ft | 13 miles | 262 ft | #4,193 | #37 | 61 | 36 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #402 | #2 | 43 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #282 | #2 | 43 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #111 | #1 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #247 | #2 | 2 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #369 | #3 | 5 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #262 | #5 | 3 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 141 ft | 7 ft | 141 ft | 10 ft | #304 | #8 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kiel?
Kiel has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kiel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kiel are:
- Sprotten Trail (4.1/5)
- Swedish Corner (4.1/5)
- Viehburg Flow (4.1/5)
- Rammsee (4/5)
- Petersburg DH (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kiel?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kiel are:
- June (27 activities)
- May (21 activities)
- August (20 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kiel?
Check the Kiel 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 Kiel?
The longest trail in Kiel is Swedish Corner at 8.4 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Kiel?
Kiel has a total of 82 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kiel to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kiel?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kiel is Swedish Corner with 221 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kiel?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kiel is Swedish Corner with 233 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kiel?
Kiel supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kiel?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kiel is Gloomy Forest with an average grade of 6.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Kiel?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Kiel are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Kiel?
The overall region status for Kiel is Clear / Green. Out of 33 trails:
- Clear / Green: 31
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Kiel?
Yes, Kiel supports e-bike riding. There are 82 trails in Kiel that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Kiel?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kiel are:
- AM (12 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kiel?
The most popular Strava segments in Kiel are:
- Singletrail oberhalb des NOK (699 athletes)
- Bahntrasse - Weco (608 athletes)
- Jetzt geht es hoch (576 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kiel?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in Kiel. View all adaptive trails in Kiel for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kiel?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kiel are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kiel?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kiel are:
- Ammunition depot (0/5)
- Sprotten Trail (5/5)
- Viehburg Flow (4.5/5)
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