Challenge for mountain bikers

If you want to ride in calmly, start at the Eschacher Weiher, but the mountain foxes start properly in Kreuzthal. The warm-up is brief when we turn off at the Gohrersberg ski lift and use the paved mountain road as a starting ramp. At the mountain station follows the next “climb” to the Eibenkreuz. Further to the Kreuzleshöhe – the highlight par excellence for most tours. Passing the chapel, we now stay on the ridge trail and always in the shady forest, pass the Schwedenschanze until we come back out into the open at the Eschacher Weiher. Again up towards Schwarzer Grat, but then right onto the mountain meadows of Rothen Flue. The descent down into the Eschach valley turns some loops, so we pick up good speed. Our conclusion is pure pleasure: The road here is little traveled, gently downhill we reach Kreuzthal effortlessly. Those who have already reached their limits at Eschacher Weiher can shorten from here on the road through the Eschach valley.

Author's tip

A popular destination for mountain bikers is now the Panorama Bike Park at the Schwärzen lifts in Eschach.

The tour partly goes through sensitive natural areas in the FFH areas of the Adelegg, therefore we ask:

• Especially respect the cycling bans in the protected areas

In the protected areas of the Adelegg, rare and disturbance-sensitive animals find their habitat. Therefore, some paths are closed to cyclists. Please respect these closures. Above all, please never ride off-road.

• Control your speed as a cyclist and leave no traces

Adjust your speed to the respective situation and always be ready to brake. Show consideration for pedestrians. By controlled braking you prevent trail damage and erosion.

More tips for environmentally friendly mountain biking can be found here.