Whether it's your first time or you're already a seasoned pro – we guarantee: A day at the bike park is a memory for a lifetime! Here you get the opportunity to get the most out of yourself and your mountain bike, push new boundaries, refine your riding technique, and fuel up on adrenaline until you drop. You can also take it easy, enjoy the flow on a less challenging trail, and work your way up the difficulty level to the black descent. To let you know in which bike park you'll find exactly the thrill you've been missing this summer, we've asked around the editorial team and present you with the BMO team's favorite mountain bike locations.
There are now many bike parks in Germany that differ significantly in size, trail offerings, and technical riding demands. Here you will find a lot of practical information about our "Top 8 Bike Parks." We have the opening times, prices, and directions (also by bus and train!) for you, and you will also find the offer of rental mountain bikes and riding courses here.
A bike park is not just the perfect testing ground for your skills! Since many parks offer bike rentals, there is an opportunity for you to test different MTBs. Maybe you also want to try out what an eMTB can do? Electric mountain bikes can also be rented directly on-site in many bike parks!
Bikepark Hahnenklee – the bike park in Germany at the top, between Hanover and Leipzig
The northernmost bike park in Germany is located in the Harz between Leipzig and Hanover – perfect for all northerners! With its eight different trails, it offers plenty of opportunities for both beginners and absolute pros. In this bike park, you can take the lift to the top and focus entirely on DH, or you can exhaust yourself on the uphill trails.
All info about Bikepark Hahnenklee:
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Ticket prices: The bike park offers day, time, and single ride tickets. A day ticket for children on the weekend costs 23.90 euros, for adults 32.90 euros. Lift rides cost extra. During the week, ticket prices are cheaper.
- Number of trails: 8
- Trail overview: Flowtrail, 2 Jumplines, 2 Singletrails, Roots, 3x Downhill/Enduro, Uphill E-Bike/Enduro/XC
- Trail difficulty: In Bikepark Hahnenklee, you have various trails from easy to difficult at your disposal.
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Rental bikes & equipment: Bikes and protectors can be rented on-site, early online reservation recommended
- Riding technique courses: Yes, individual coaching also possible
- Special notes : Under 18, a full-face helmet is mandatory throughout the park; otherwise, a strong recommendation for a full-face helmet applies. There are guided tours in and around the bike park (please book in advance).
- Address: Rathausstraße 6, 38644 Goslar
- Directions: The Bikepark Hahnenklee is located near Goslar between Hanover and Leipzig. You can reach it by car via the A7, A36, or A38 highways. The train station in Goslar is about 9 km away. Parking for campers is available.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Hahnenklee
Off to the horizontal - Germany's northernmost bike park near Goslar makes it possible! Photo: Stephan Peters
Bikepark Winterberg – The most famous bike park in Germany
The Bikepark Winterberg is an integral part of the mountain biking and freeride scene in Germany, and in 2024 it was relaunched as "The Mother." Located in the middle of the Sauerland, the mother of all bike parks offers a total of 16 tracks on various mountains. It was not only one of the first major bike parks in Germany, but it is also one of the most popular MTB parks and attracts mountain bikers from all over the world – not least because of the iXS Dirt Masters Festival, which annually draws about 35,000 visitors to Winterberg. In the Bikepark Winterberg, both beginners and professionals in different disciplines get their money's worth. The park offers different tracks for enduro riders, downhillers, slopestylers, and dirt jumpers. The extensive range of rental bikes also allows beginners without their own equipment to get a taste of the MTB sport.
All information about Bikepark Winterberg:
- Opening hours: From April to November, the bike tracks are open from 9:30 AM to 5:25 PM.
- Ticket prices: Various tickets are available for children, teenagers, and adults. In addition to half-day and day tickets, there are also multi-day or season tickets. You pay 17.00 euros for a children's morning ticket and 43.00 euros for an adult day ticket. All prices at a glance
- Number of tracks: 16
- Track overview: Beginner & Kids Course (easy), Kyrhill (easy), Slopestyle (medium), Woodpecker (medium), Jump Line (hard), Schwalbe Loose Lee (medium), North Shore (medium), Commencal Freeride (medium), iXS Downhill (hard), Black Line (hard), Sram Flow Country (easy), Schneewittchen Trail (easy), Fairy Trail (easy); Forrest Stump (medium), Rocky Waldboa (medium), Shreddy Mörphy (medium)
- Difficulty level of the tracks : In the Winterberg Bike Park, you will find numerous trails with varying levels of difficulty. From easy to medium to difficult trails, you will get your money's worth here.
- Gravity Card Participation: yes
- Rental Bikes & Equipment: In the Winterberg Bike Park, mountain bikes of different categories can be rented, they must be reserved online in advance, and the reservation is binding. Equipment of all kinds is also available but can only be rented in conjunction with a bike.
- Riding Technique Courses: Yes
- Special Notes: Full-face helmet requirement throughout the park
- Address: Kapperundweg 3, 59955 Winterberg
- Directions: Winterberg is located in the middle of the Sauerland. By car, you can reach the bike park via various highways, but you have to drive the last 30 - 60 minutes on country roads. By train, you can travel to the center of Winterberg. From there, it is 10-15 minutes by bike to the bike park.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Winterberg
Gravity? Not in the bike park! Photo: Stephan Peters
Greenhill Bike Park - Canadian Flair in the Sauerland
The Greenhill Bike Park, opened in 2022, is a true phenomenon because the first groundbreaking in the Sauerland took place just 4 months before the opening. The goal of boss Felix Saller was not only to create a bike park in record time but also to do many things differently than in existing parks. His idea of a Canadian bike park dream in the middle of the Sauerland was then implemented by a construction team from Canadian Whistler. A total of 14 trails with different difficulty levels await you. They are all united by their Canadian flair, plenty of flow, and top-notch riding fun. For advanced and professional riders, the different jump lines with sometimes considerable jumps are certainly a highlight. In general, the trails in the Greenhill Bike Park are built so that you can gradually approach more challenging obstacles.
All information about the Greenhill Bike Park:
- Opening Hours: The Greenhill Bike Park is not open daily. The park is open on Thursdays from 3 PM to 7 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM. Exact opening hours can be found online.
- Ticket Prices: There are day tickets, morning and afternoon tickets, as well as season tickets and multi-day tickets. Children's tickets are cheaper than adult tickets. A dynamic pricing system is in place; the earlier you book your ticket, the cheaper it is.
- Number of Trails: There is an extensive network of trails, where the individual trails merge into one another
- Trail Overview : Moose Cruise (very easy), Save Wimmons (easy), Jonas & Pablo (easy), Thin Air (easy), Canadian Tuxedo (medium), Bike&Blow (medium), Time Shift (medium), Bounce & Blow (medium), Jukebox (medium), Groomer (hard), Think Bold (hard), Mile High Club (hard), Mammoth (hard)
- Difficulty level of the trails: From very easy to hard with big jumps; in the Greenhill Bikepark you can start at any level.
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Rental bikes & equipment: At Greenhill Bikepark you can rent Rocky Mountain and Title Bikes and also get the appropriate protective equipment.
- Riding technique courses: Yes
- Special notes: Full-face helmets are recommended, but not mandatory (except for courses). Discounted tickets without lift use are available for e-bikers.
- Address: Gellinghausen 42, 57392 Schmallenberg
- Directions: You can reach Greenhill Bikepark from the Ruhr area via the A46 to Meschede. Coming from Frankfurt, the A45 to Olpe is suitable. You can only reach Greenhill Bikepark by train via detours.
Contact & Info: Greenhill Bikepark
Why not make the bike park unsafe as a family outing? Photo: Stephan Peters
MTB Zone Bikepark Willingen - the former DH World Cup host is stepping on the gas
The MTB Zone Bikepark Willingen in the Sauerland has been around for a very long time, and in the early 2000s, a Downhill World Cup was even held here, with riders like Gee Atherton at the start. A few years ago, money was invested heavily in an update of the Willingen Bikepark, with German bike park planner Diddie Schneider designing various new trails in the Ettelsberg. Today, a total of eight different routes with varying difficulty levels are available to you. You can go up the mountain with a gondola or a comfortable chairlift.
All info about Bikepark Willingen:
- Opening hours: Depending on the weather, the bike park is open from April to November. On weekends and public holidays, the lifts run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From Monday to Friday, the lifts run from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasionally, there are after-work rides with extended opening hours.
- Ticket prices: Time cards, day tickets, multi-day tickets, family tickets, season tickets, and point cards are available. The lift prices include trail use. A day ticket for adults costs 42.00 euros. For children, a day ticket costs 28.50 euros.
- Number of trails: 11
- Trail overview (selection): Flow Country Trail (easy), Flow Trail (easy), Freeride Trail (medium), Downhill (hard), Jump Line (medium), Pumptrack (easy), Pumptrail (easy), Enduro Trail (hard), Practice course (easy)
- Difficulty level of the trails : In the MTB Zone Bikepark Willingen, you will find easy, medium, and difficult trails. The downhill track, in particular, with large jumps and steep sections including road gaps, is quite challenging.
- Gravity Card Participation: yes
- Rental Bikes & Equipment: At the K1 Rental Shop, you can rent bikes of all categories and the appropriate equipment. You should definitely reserve in advance. The shop is located directly at the lift and the parking lot.
- Riding Technique Courses: Yes
- Address: Ruthenaar 3, 34508 Willingen (Upland)
- Directions: You can reach Willingen by car via the A46 to Olsberg or the A44 to Diemelstadt. Willingen also has its own train station, which is located in close proximity to the bike park.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Willingen
Prime example of a "rocky descent" in the bike park. Photo: Sephan Peters
Adventure Bikepark Bad Wildbad – Downhill Tradition and Bike Park Fun
In the Bikepark Bad Wildbad, the action has been going on for many years, offering one of the most challenging German downhill tracks that many downhill riders know and love. The German downhill championships have been held in Bad Wildbad several times, as the track is really challenging and only suitable for experienced riders. In addition to the downhill track, there are five other tracks with varying difficulty levels available.
All information about Adventure Bikepark Bad Wildbad:
- Opening Hours: From April to October on weekends and holidays, during the Württemberg school holidays from Wednesday to Sunday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and on Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Ticket Prices: Tickets must be booked online in advance, a children's day ticket costs 30.00 Euros. Adults pay 36.00 Euros for a day ticket. Half-day tickets and weekend tickets are also available.
- Number of Tracks: 6
- Track Overview: Wackenhut Star Trail (medium), Rock Solid Freeride (medium), Epic Downhill (very difficult), Cratoni Kids Area (easy), Adventure Enduro Trail (difficult), One Family Fun Trail (easy)
- Difficulty Level of Tracks: From extremely difficult to easy beginner tracks, you will find different descents in Bad Wildbad.
- Gravity Card Participation: no
- Rental Bikes & Equipment: Rental bikes and equipment can be rented on-site. Booking is also done online via the website, you can book tickets and equipment as a package.
- Riding Technique Courses: Yes, including courses just for women or children's courses
- Special Notes: Full-face helmet and back and knee protectors are mandatory throughout the bike park.
- Address: Paulinenstr. 39a, 75323 Bad Wildbad
- Directions : The park is near Stuttgart, you can reach the Bikepark Bad Wildbad by car via the A5, A8, or A81. The train station in Bad Wildbad is in close proximity to the bike park.
Contact & Info: Adventure Bikepark Bad Wildbad
In Germany's bike parks, you can experience downhill feeling at a world-class level! Photo: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool
Bikepark Albstadt – UCI XCO World Cup Venue
At the latest since the Bikepark Albstadt was a venue for a UCI MTB XCO World Cup race, this park has been known to most German mountain bikers. However, it not only offers potential for exciting cross-country races but also plenty of fun for beginners and pros with a lot of suspension travel. In total, six trails await you where you can hone your skills. The atmosphere also offers everything needed for a relaxed bike park day. In the chillout area, you can take a break, meet like-minded people, and stock up on snacks.
All information about Bikepark Albstadt:
- Opening hours: March to October; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday (only June – Sept.) and bridge days: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Ticket prices: There are day passes and point cards for adults and children. The day pass for children costs 24.00 euros, for adults 28.00 euros, you can also purchase 11 day passes for the price of 10
- Number of trails: 6
- Trail overview: Mini Downhill (medium), Loam Line (medium), Nordschleife (medium), Castle Trail (medium), Eight Ball (hard), Flow Line (easy)
- Difficulty level of the trails: The six different trails vary in difficulty. You can ease into it and try more challenging trails step by step.
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Rental bikes & equipment: You can rent a suitable bike and corresponding equipment on site, reservation recommended
- Riding technique courses: Yes
- Special notes: Full-face helmet and protectors are mandatory throughout the entire bike park.
- Address: Melbernsteigstraße 43, 72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen
- Directions: Albstadt is located south of Stuttgart and is easily accessible by car via the A81. The train station is only about 7 km from the bike park.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Albstadt
Especially in autumn, you often encounter fantastic conditions in the bike park!
Bikepark Samerberg – Bikepark Fun in the Munich Area
For all bike park fans in southern Germany, Samerberg is the perfect opportunity to enjoy plenty of mountain biking action. It is located about 45 minutes from Munich and 60 minutes from Salzburg, making it extremely accessible. The main track available offers a lot of variety with different variations and obstacles and is suitable for both beginners and professionals.
All information about Bikepark Samerberg:
- Opening hours: daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Ticket prices: At Bikepark Samerberg, you need to buy two tickets to experience the full riding fun. You need one ticket for the bike park and another for the Hochriesbahn. A day pass for the bike park costs 22.00 euros for adults and 15.00 euros for children. Half-day tickets and season tickets are also available. For the lift, you can buy a 10-ride ticket for 22.00 euros or a 5-ride ticket for 14.00 euros.
- Number of tracks: 1 (with some side tracks)
- Track overview: Bikepark Samerberg offers you a main descent, which is complemented by various single trails and Northshore elements. The main track is easy to ride and also suitable for beginners and children. With many curves, tables, waves, and wallrides, the track swings through the forests. Advanced riders will also have a lot of fun on the track, especially since challenging obstacles can be specifically targeted.
- Difficulty level of tracks: easy to difficult
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Rental bikes & equipment: There are enduros, freeride bikes, and "bike park bikes" available for rent at Bikepark Samerberg, as well as e-bikes. You will also be provided with safety equipment, including protectors and a full-face helmet. Bikes and protective gear are also available for young bikers to rent – and even significantly cheaper than the adult versions. Prior online reservation recommended.
- Riding technique courses: Yes
- Special notes: Bike park and lift tickets must be purchased separately.
- Address: Hochriesstraße 80 b, 83122 Samerberg
- Directions: Bikepark Samerberg is located midway between Munich and Salzburg. By car, you can reach it optimally via the A93 or A8. By train, you can travel to Rosenheim, from where it is about 20 km to the entrance.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Samerberg
Bikepark Oberammergau – MTB Action near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Southern Germany
The bike park in Oberammergau offers enough challenge for every riding level , but has a special heart for rookies – that is, beginners. Although it is located at the edge of the mighty Alps, it offers easy routes where beginners and returnees can warm up, and there is also a special rookie course for beginners and children. Various DH tracks provide experienced bikers with airtime and adrenaline, but it can also be relaxed: An absolute highlight is the two-kilometer-long flow trail with little gradient, offering you relaxed ("flowy") trail riding at its finest. The ascent with a drag lift may take some getting used to, but don't worry – the lift staff is geared towards beginners and will help you learn how to use the lift.
All information about the Bikepark Oberammergau:
- Opening hours: The opening hours vary; during the week, there is usually only an afternoon "late shift" from 2 to 8 PM, and on weekends and holidays, it is open from 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Therefore, you should check the opening hours directly before visiting.
- Ticket prices: Admission to the bike park is free, but you have to buy the lift ticket. Day, multi-day, season, and time tickets are available. A day ticket for adults costs 30.00 euros. A child day ticket is 23.00 euros. The region's tourism bonus offer, the "Königscard," includes a 4-hour ticket per week.
- Number of routes: 7
- Route overview: Flow Trail (easy), Wurzel Sepp (medium), Switch Backer (hard), Kleiner Hobbit (medium), Jump Line (medium), Fichtenschreck (hard) + Rookie course
- Difficulty level of the routes: Different difficulty levels from easy to hard
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Rental bikes & equipment: You can rent suitable protective equipment and bikes from the bike park partner.
- Riding technique courses: Yes
- Special notes: Helmets are mandatory in the bike park, protectors are recommended. There is a great range of family activities, such as family days with children's courses – while the kids are occupied, the parents can "ride like adults" through the bike park.
- Address: Kreislainenweg, 82487 Oberammergau
- Directions: Bikepark Oberammergau is located in the south of Germany, slightly above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and is easily accessible via the A95 motorway. The train stops directly in the town.
Contact & Info: Bikepark Oberammergau
Note on the opening times of the bike parks
Most of our bike parks are open from April to early November. However, you should definitely click on the park's homepage before visiting and check the exact opening times! Some of the bike parks close in bad weather, while others are open in all weather conditions. During the research for this article, for example, one bike park was only partially usable because the lift was undergoing its annual maintenance. Since events also take place in bike parks, it may be that on such days you can watch the professionals, but your own bike would have to stay in the trunk. Especially if you want to rent equipment, you should reserve it online in advance.
BMO wishes you a good flight!
Is it time for your bike and you to defy gravity and take off? Now you have enough information to plan a day of quality time at a bike park somewhere near you in Germany, we wish you break a leg and have lots of fun! If you need more inspiration, it's worth checking back here regularly, we have more bike park and MTB articles and an overview map for you on the blog! And of course, MTBs, eMTBs, protectors, helmets, and clothes in the shop.
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