Rennsteig Mountain Bike Adventure

Join Outdoor Recreation for a multi-day mountain biking adventure on one of the oldest long-distance hiking trails in Germany. The Rennsteig is a 170km hiking trail that follows the old East/West German border between Bavaria and Thuringen and a path deep within fairy-tale forests during the route between the Salle and Werra rivers. Besides the traditional Alpen cross, the Rennsteig is the go-to multi-day mountain bike adventure on the European continent. Although the distance of 170km (100 miles) is a daunting task –breaking down the route into three (3) stages make this an achievable goal for cyclists with moderate levels of fitness and technical riding abilities. Due to the near constant riding surface of roots and rocks, ODR recommends a full-suspension cross-country or all-mountain bicycle with 100-120mm of travel front and rear.