Back then, we tested the park and awarded it 5.5 points. Now a lot has changed and the operators seem to have taken the criticism to heart. They hired freeride pro Guido Tschugg, who has channelled his experience into the park. A slow chairlift takes bikers to the top. But you can also pedal up in 15 minutes. There is a main route (2 km). On a crushed sand track, the descent undulates towards the valley station in a beginner-friendly manner. Parallel to this, there are always options with Northshore ladders or short sections with root passages and drops. Later, the trail leads into the forest and is flowy thanks to improved berms. There is a drop battery on a plateau. Beginners can feel their way around here. There is now also a table line aimed at beginners. That's a good thing! New sections should already be ready for this year's opening.
Conclusion Nice, small park with only one track.
PLUS Fun for beginners
MINUS Expensive, variety of routes
Number of routes 1
Lift Chair lift
Start of the season April
Info www.bikepark-samerberg.de
Bike hire Yes
Price 29 Euro
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Laurin Lehner
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