The Black Forest offers the perfect backdrop for exciting mountain bike tours in almost every season. In the winter months it is better to switch to ski equipment, but from March to November there is hardly anything that speaks against spending a holiday in the Black Forest and getting to know the beautiful landscape better on two wheels. Depending on the season and weather conditions, you can take the following routes, for which you only need to bring the right outdoor clothing, incorporate into his planning.
In midsummer you shouldn't ask too much of yourself and the Mountain bike tours rather keep it short and spread it over several days. Ideally, you should choose routes that mostly run through shady forests. A trip to the Todtnau waterfalls, which let their water plunge over a total of 97 meters, can offer a refreshing change. In high summer temperatures, breathable and light clothing is recommended. However, loose shoes such as sandals or flip-flops should be avoided. The demanding mountain bike tours require sturdy shoes in all weathers in order to be able to guarantee a stable grip on the pedals. Light sports shoes like those at Bright can be found, offer a confident demeanor and at the same time sufficient flexibility. Particularly comfortable and easy to use are sneakers with Velcro from Marni or sneakers for quick slipping from Adidas. Compact hiking boots, on the other hand, can prove to be a hindrance and annoyance during a long mountain bike tour.
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As soon as the weather turns a bit autumnal, you should take a tour on the Kaiserstuhl along romantic vineyards. The small mountain range in the southwestern part of the Black Forest With its highest elevation of 556 meters, it has easily navigable paths with a slight rise. This prevents the journey from becoming too arduous and the temperatures dropping too much with increasing altitude. However, in order to protect yourself from autumn rainfall, it is advisable to have a rain cape that you have with Zalando can be ordered in a wide variety of designs and colors to pack in the saddle bag. It is important to ensure that the rain jacket is made of a high-quality, waterproof material. If you should be surprised by heavy downpours, idyllic country inns and wineries on the wayside invite you to linger, so that this mountain bike tour is exactly the right mix of sport and enjoyment.
If you are planning your next major mountain bike tour in the Black Forest in spring, you should use the first rays of sunshine of the year to relax on a extensive bike ride to go. With a route that climbs 1493 meters Feldberg, the largest mountain in a German low mountain range, you can use your fitness to the full and really work off. From Freiburg you can get started and slowly climb the altitude meters. At the summit of the Feldberg you will be rewarded with a breathtaking view. Since it could get pretty fresh when you arrive at the top of the Feldberg, you should definitely have a comfortable and warm sweater with you. Appropriately, you can equip yourself with a hoodie from the Black Forest company BFA, which uses 85% organic cotton for their sustainably produced sweaters. Swinging back on the mountain bike, you should head the route Titisee continue. On the way you can take a break at tranquil mountain huts if the bike tour turns out to be more strenuous than expected. And if you want to avoid the big climb, you can cover part of the route with the Schauinslandbahn, Germany's longest circulating cable car, back.
