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North Rhine-Westphalia, Sauerland, Germany

Winterberg MTB: Germany's benchmark bike park

Start point

Winterberg

Distance

15 km

Elevation gain

200 m D+

Duration

A full day

Difficulty

Hard

Best season

May to October

MTB

In the Sauerland, Bikepark Winterberg has established itself as one of Germany’s benchmark MTB destinations, regularly hosting UCI Mountain Bike World Cup downhill rounds.

A lift-served terrain park

The bike park offers a network of lift-served trails, from family-friendly paths to technical downhill lines, with around 200 m of elevation drop on the main runs. Riders can string together plenty of descents over a single day pass.

An international downhill stage

Winterberg regularly hosts MTB downhill World Cup rounds, which has allowed the site to build infrastructure and tracks of a very high technical standard, while still keeping more flowing trails for casual visitors.

Getting the ride right

A full-face helmet and knee/elbow pads are recommended as soon as you venture onto the technical tracks — the nature of the bike park, with jumps and rocky sections, calls for the right protective gear.

When to go

May to October, the bike park’s usual opening season outside the winter ski period that takes over the resort.

Good to know

Winterberg, a well-equipped tourist town, offers a wide choice of accommodation and on-site full-suspension MTB rental, so it’s easy to visit without bringing your own bike.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bikepark Winterberg suitable for beginners?+

Yes — alongside the technical downhill tracks that have hosted UCI World Cup rounds, the bike park offers more accessible trails and a pumptrack, making it a destination suited to progression for beginners and experienced riders alike.

How does lift access work?+

A chairlift serves the upper part of the park, sparing riders from pedalling back up and making it possible to fit in as many runs as possible over a day pass.

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