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Gravel bike holidays in Saxony

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Gravel bike holidays in Saxony

Unspoilt nature and endless gravel paths

Saxony is a paradise for gravel bikers. The state stretches from Saxon Switzerland across the Ore Mountains to Upper Lusatia and offers a perfect mix of challenging trails and enjoyable tours. Whether lake tours, Elbe castle tours or mill trails - a variety of routes between medieval charm and urban flair await you here.

One highlight is the new RockHead route: 320 kilometres of pure gravel fun through the Elbe Valley, the Saxon Switzerland National Park region and the Zittau Mountains - perfect for multi-day bikepacking adventures. Whether you are looking for sporting challenges or simply want to enjoy nature - a gravel bike holiday in Saxony offers you endless freedom on two wheels.

Highlights for your gravel bike holiday in Saxony

  • RockHead - Germany's new top gravel route
  • Mild temperatures from spring to autumn
  • Varied landscape

Gravelbike regions

Gravel, mountains, freedom - experience top gravel tours in Saxony! Flowing tracks, lonely mountain roads & quality-tested hotels are waiting for you. Get on your bike!

Ore Mountains

The name alone sounds like an adventure. A varied menu from gravel to forest awaits gravel bikers in the Ore Mountains.

Ore Mountains

Hotels for your gravel bike holiday

Our hotels are your base camp for unforgettable gravel adventures. Your hosts know every gravel track and every climb and will show you the most breathtaking routes in the region.

Hotel Am Kurhaus ****
Aue-Bad Schlema / Saxony  (DE)
Aue-Bad Schlema / Saxony  (DE)

Gravel & road bike expert in the heart of the Ore Mountains

from € 85.00 per person

Gravel tours

Pure gravel biking: endless gravel paths, hidden routes and breathtaking landscapes await you in Saxony. Explore nature away from the crowds and experience real adventure on two wheels!

Gravel tours
Gravel tours
Singletrails
Multi-day tours
Bad Schlema - Eibenstock Dam
Easy Gravel Tour
Bad Schlema - Eibenstock Dam
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:29 hr./hrs.
Distance
66.2 km
Uphill
1180 m
Downhill
1180 m
Bad Schlema - Sosa dam - Burkhardtsgrün
Easy Gravel Tour
Bad Schlema - Sosa dam - Burkhardtsgrün
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:56 hr./hrs.
Distance
47.7 km
Uphill
960 m
Downhill
960 m
Bad Schlema - Johanngeorgenstadt - Schwarzenberg
Easy Gravel Tour
Bad Schlema - Johanngeorgenstadt - Schwarzenberg
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:18 hr./hrs.
Distance
69.8 km
Uphill
1260 m
Downhill
1260 m
Stein Castle - Klaffenbach moated castle round trip from Bad Schlema
Easy Gravel Tour
Stein Castle - Klaffenbach moated castle round trip from Bad Schlema
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
4:56 hr./hrs.
Distance
70.2 km
Uphill
730 m
Downhill
730 m
Mulde valley cycle path round from Schneeberg
Easy Gravel Tour
Mulde valley cycle path round from Schneeberg
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Ore Mountains / Saxony  (DE)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:10 hr./hrs.
Distance
41.8 km
Uphill
610 m
Downhill
610 m
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