Falkenstein Castle Trail
Steep and technical trail
Mountain Biking Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 440 m
- Descent
- 439 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 838 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
A short but challenging loop up to the ruins at the top of Falkenstein and down some testing and technical single track.
Description
From the Breitenbergbahn lift station parking, you cross the railway tracks and follow the track clockwise around to the North side of Falkenstein.
Join the road and follow this to the top of the mountain, where stunning views of the Allgäu Alps await. You can also check out the castle ruins here.
Head down the marked trail but be warned this is switchbacks, drops and roots all the way so an advanced riding level is needed.
Also watch out for walkers as they share this path!
Difficulty
Difficult
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability featuring larger and more unavoidable obstacles that may include, but not be limited to: bigger stones, roots, steps, and narrow curves. Compared to lower intermediate, technical difficulty is more advanced and grades of slopes are steeper. Ideal for upper intermediate riders.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Drops
- Roots
- Rock Gardens