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      Plettenberg 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. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include berms, jumps and rock slabs.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 9, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      21
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      21
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      10
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      17
      Trails Trail Running
      17
      Total Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      4,917 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,040 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,857 ft
      Reports
      88
      Completed Counter
      171

      Popular Plettenberg Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 702 ft • 20 ft • 25 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features rock face and other. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 3,858 ft • 45 ft • 24 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 45 ★ 2.5 • 2,880 ft • 28 ft • 16 •
      Sehr schnell, im unteren Bereich tiefe Wasserabläufe
      • 45 ★ 4.0 • 4,614 ft • 88 ft • 14 •
      Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 88 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 211 ft • 12 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 5 ★ 4.5 • 1,241 ft • 3 ft • 8 •
      1. Teil Links vom Weg ab, flowig, nichtzu setil, endet auf dem Hauptweg 2. Teil geht sofort weiter, erst steiler und loose, vereinzelte Wurzeln im Fichtenwald 3. Teil läuft durch die Krater, stellenweise schwer verlaubt
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,319 ft • 3 ft • 8 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 20 ★ 5.0 • 2,286 ft • 73 ft • 8 •
      Flowy trail with some roots. Fast in the beginning, slower to ride at the end.

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      Videos of Plettenberg Mountain Bike

      Enduro-Crew-Sauerland: Durch die Krater
      mtb
      0:49 | 442 | Oct 25, 2013
      Bombenkrater
      mtb
      2:31 | 416 | Sep 28, 2011

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Drei Kreise 3
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 5:11pm (Europe/Berlin)
      Oct 9, 2026
      UnknownStefanieXD3YXUGesperrt!!!

      Recent Trail Reports

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      StefanieXD3YXUcommenttrailactivity #105531514
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:11am
      Oct 9, 2026
      StefanieXD3YXUaddreportactivity #105531456
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:11am
      Oct 9, 2026
      StefanieXD3YXUaddreportactivity #105415771 and 2 more
      Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:23am
      Oct 7, 2026
      Sasse82addtrailactivity #93784044
      May 1, 2026 @ 8:01am
      May 1, 2026
      sourland-mapperaddtrailactivity #93783767 and 5 more
      May 1, 2026 @ 7:57am
      May 1, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      StefanieXD3YXUtrailDrei Kreise 4Gesperrt! Bitte nicht mehr fahren!!!
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:11am
      Oct 9, 2026
      RayznPupayzntrailSundhelle Ridgemega nice blue trail. worth to visit
      Dec 30, 2025 @ 10:36am
      Dec 30, 2025
      Turbo-DavidtrailBud Spencer TrailSchöner Trail mit einzelnen heftigen...
      Jun 10, 2023 @ 12:23pm
      Jun 10, 2023
      Turbo-DavidtrailHestenbergTrailEiner meiner Lieblingstrails.
      Jun 10, 2023 @ 12:22pm
      Jun 10, 2023
      turbodavidtrailWellin TrailSehr kurz. Starke Abfahrt am Ende, wenn man...
      Feb 9, 2021 @ 10:14am
      Feb 9, 2021

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike219 miles4,918 ft7 miles1,040 ft
      #8,048#341881,494
      E-Bike219 miles4,918 ft7 miles1,040 ft
      #3,276#6584119
      Gravel Bike13,232 ft262 ft2,884 ft259 ft
      #4,071#245
      Winter Fat Bike104 miles1,719 ft3 miles906 ft
      #2,556#12014
      Horse22 miles984 ft2 miles833 ft
      Hike178 miles4,078 ft6 miles1,030 ft
      #10,128#2267784
      Trail Running178 miles4,078 ft6 miles1,030 ft
      #9,666#21977

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Plettenberg?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plettenberg are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Plettenberg?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Plettenberg are:
      • August (6 activities)
      • December (5 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the Plettenberg reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Plettenberg?
      Check the Plettenberg trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Plettenberg?
      The longest trail in Plettenberg is Saley Pfad at 1.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ How many trails are in Plettenberg?
      Plettenberg has a total of 21 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Plettenberg to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Plettenberg?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Plettenberg is Saley Pfad with 211 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Plettenberg?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Plettenberg is Saley Pfad with 916 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Plettenberg?
      Plettenberg supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Plettenberg?
      The overall region status for Plettenberg is Clear / Green. Out of 14 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 12
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Plettenberg?
      Yes, Plettenberg supports e-bike riding. There are 26 trails in Plettenberg that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Plettenberg?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Plettenberg are:
      • AM (3 activities)
      Check the Plettenberg activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Plettenberg?
      The highest summit in Plettenberg is Homert at 2,195 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Plettenberg?
      The most popular Strava segments in Plettenberg are:
      • P-Weg Letzte Abfahrt II Teil 17 (985 athletes)
      • Saley Trail Part 2 down (697 athletes)
      • Saley Trail Part 1 down (226 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Plettenberg.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Plettenberg?
      There are currently 1 closed trails in Plettenberg. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 12
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 1
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Plettenberg?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Plettenberg?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Plettenberg are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Plettenberg.
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