Cycling in Germany
8 spots written up in Germany, across every type of ride.
Cycling the Wallberg from Rottach-Egern: Bavaria's wall above Lake Tegernsee
Climb the Wallberg from Rottach-Egern: 4 km at nearly 10% average, a toll road for cars but free to ride for cyclists.
GermanyFeldberg by bike, the roof of the Black Forest
Climbing the Feldberg from Titisee-Neustadt: the Black Forest's highest point, profile, difficulty and tips for this German ascent.
Gravel riding in the Spreewald, Brandenburg's maze of canals
Gravel riding in the Spreewald from Lübbenau: forest tracks between canals, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, practical tips.
Kesselberg: the legendary Bavarian pass between Kochel and Walchensee
Climbing the Kesselberg from Kochel am See: 4.5 km, 330 m of elevation gain, a short, steep ascent toward Lake Walchensee.
Mountain biking in the Harz, up to the Brocken and its Cold War history
MTB guide to the Harz from Braunlage: forest singletrack, inner German border history, practical tips.
The Kaiserstuhl by bike: gravel through volcanic vineyards
A gravel route through the volcanic Kaiserstuhl massif, starting from Endingen: vineyard tracks, distance, elevation and practical tips.
The Moselle Valley by bike with kids, from Bernkastel-Kues
A family bike ride along the Moselle from Bernkastel-Kues: flat path beneath some of Europe's steepest vineyards, practical tips.
The Schauinsland, Freiburg's historic hillclimb
Climbing the Schauinsland from Horben, in the Black Forest: profile, a century-old hillclimb race, difficulty and practical tips.