Trails do not legalise themselves. Committed club members make it possible. The more members, the better the basis for negotiation. We therefore recommend membership of local or national organisations such as the DIMB.
That's why legal trails are so important!
- Security: Legal routes are designed to be safer than improvised or illegal routes. They are often built and maintained according to local conditions in order to minimise accidents.
- Protection of the environment: Legal routes are often created in consultation with environmental authorities and nature conservation organisations. This ensures that the environment is protected and natural habitats are respected.
- Recognition and acceptance: Legality means that mountain bike trails are more likely to be accepted by local communities, landowners and other users. This promotes a positive perception of the mountain bike community.
- Infrastructure and quality: Legal tracks are often professionally designed and built, resulting in a higher quality riding experience. Well-maintained tracks and obstacles provide a better experience for riders of all levels.
- Economic advantages: Legalised MTB trails can also bring economic benefits by boosting tourism and the local economy. They often attract visitors who spend money in the region, be it on accommodation, catering or equipment.
To summarise, legal MTB trails are important to ensure safety, protect the environment, promote acceptance, improve the quality of trails and bring economic benefits. They support the sustainable development of mountain biking and contribute to the positive integration of the sport into the community.
Neuland Trail, Oberallgäu
In 2022, the Mountainbike Allgäu Association negotiated with the town of Immenstadt for the first time. It took some time before construction could begin. The first trail section has now been opened. According to the association, over 1000 hours of work were invested in the trail section. The enduro trail leads over 200 metres in altitude and 1.1 kilometres through the forest with bends, roots and off-road edges - quite fun. The project is not yet complete. The upper section of the trail should also be completed in the course of the summer. This starts at the summit of the Gschwender Horn and then has a total of 600 metres in depth. The project is just one of many being organised by the association.
Steinbrecher Trails, Heidelberg
TSG Germania in Dossenheim has already legalised 2023 trails in cooperation with the municipality. During the winter, the club members have been busy shovelling, digging and hammering. The 19-kilometre circuit is now complete. In total, there are around three kilometres of trails on various sections with waves, tables, small drops and singletrail character.
Schmausenbuck Trails, Franconia
Good news for all Franconian bikers. You can finally bike here legally. Thanks to the initiative of the DIMB and the Bavarian State Forests, the well-known trails at Schmausenbuck have now been legalised. 13 descents in 6 sectors are available in Nuremberg's Reichswald forest. There are single trails, flow sections and challenging stunt lines. The descents are only a few metres in altitude (approx. 40 m), but if you combine them, you will get your money's worth.
Laufach Trails, Lower Franconia
The LA trails, as they are known, are constantly growing. New trails have been approved for 2024 and are currently under construction. In addition to the Engländer (1.9 km, 180 vertical metres) and the Fädnand (1.1 km, 120 vertical metres), the Alnatura (1.1 km, 120 vertical metres) and the AmbergKreuzer (0.6 km) are also due to open. The trails can be combined into one descent. Laufach is close to Aschaffenburg.
If you want, come to the opening on 13 July 2024 from 11 a.m:
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Laurin Lehner
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