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Mountain Biking in Bavaria

TRY IT TUESDAYS
Every other Tuesday night April 13-September 28 (except Federal Holidays)

Unlock all the hidden joys of becoming a life-long cyclist. Try-it-Tuesdays helps every rider develop skills. For the experienced riders, we challenge them to enhance abilities. The rides routinely last 3 hours. We tailor classes around the ability level of the riders. Participants work toward a more advanced Thursday ride and other riding events. Other advantages of this medium impact sport are fun and fitness. All skill levels welcome. Registration closes the day prior. Includes bike, helmet and instruction.

PRICE: $15/per bike

BUMPS AND JUMPS MOUNTAIN BIKING
Every other Tuesday night April 20-September 21 (except Federal Holidays)

If you're ready to take your mountain biking to the next level this evening-time workshop is for you. We'll be working our way from the ground to the air while building up your skill incrementally. Focusing on bike handling skills, we will discuss and practice efficient ways to tackle MTB obstacles such as rollers, jumps and skinnies that you may find in the bike-park, or in natural trails. Join us and we'll have you bunny-hopping and tail-whipping in no time flat!

PRICE: $19/person

EVENING MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES
Every Thursday night April 15-September 30 (except Federal Holidays)

Our mountain bike group rides are an excellent way to explore the fantastic single-track trails around main post and will help you gain the skills, practice and friends to participate in the Race Series Circuit. Rides are designed to accommodate a range of abilities, but will be physically demanding.

PRICE: free to ride – bike rentals ½ off

MOUNTAINBIKE TO LOCAL FARM
JULY 18

This is a family friendly bike ride that departs for an 11km journey on mixed surface to a farm for a break to enjoy cake, coffee and ice cream while seated above an operational cow barn. The stop includes a quick walk around the farm to view animals that include calves then a return ride back in the sunshine. An amazing family friendly adventure!

PRICE: $22/adult, $19/child 13-17 years of age

SOELDEN BIKE REPUBLIC WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA*
AUGUST 13-16
Pickup locations available throughout USAG Bavaria
(Tower Barracks, Rose Barracks, and Hohenfels)

Join Hohenfels Outdoor Recreation for a white water rafting, canyoning, klettersteig and mountain biking adventure in the beautiful Tirol Region of Austria! Soelden is a bucket list lift-accessible mountain bike location with numerous kilometers of bumps, jumps and berms for every level of riders. You’ll have the opportunity ride everyday throughout the weekend if you so choose. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a four hour rafting experience on the Inns River, considered a class three with its large waves and rapids. This river run guarantees fun for beginner and experienced rafters alike. The trip also consists of a beautiful Klettersteig climb up to the largest waterfall in the Tirol and culminates on a suspended cable bridge above the roaring waterfall. (Be prepared to get a little wet!) Enjoy an enthralling day of canyoning, one of Europe’s fastest growing adventure activities. Spend up to four hours climbing, swimming, sliding and jumping through the Tirolian canyons with an experienced guide. Participants must be in good overall shape and be able to swim. Transportation, lodging, breakfast and equipment included. Registration is limited.

Price: $389/person

Cost

See each activity for details

Registration Information

Call, visit or email Outdoor Recreation 

Program
Outdoor Recreation (ODR) - Hohenfels

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  • Outdoor Recreation (ODR) - Hohenfels
  • **NOTE: ODR will be closed on June 16th in support of off-site programming. ** By Appointment only on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Military DSN (314) 522-2060
  • Hours:
    Monday
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    11:00am-5:00pm
    Friday
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed
    German & Training Holidays
    11:00am-6:00pm

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