Germany

5) Oberammergau

Oberammergau, in Bavaria southern Germany, is 100 km from Munich and next to Ludwig's two castles, Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. 

The town is world famous for the Passion Play, a religious piece which has been made into a feature film.  It's location in the thick of Bavaria's forests makes it a great location for mountain biking and has steadily been adding to its roster of trails and garnering a reputation as a great fun spot to ride.

The nearest airport to Oberammergau is Innsbruck, Munich airport is a little further away but the easier option.

What does Oberammergau have to offer?

The mountain at Oberammergau is not huge area with steep descents but, the trails at the BikePark have been well designed to maximise the terrain.  The trails are fast and interesting and because of this the park is perfect for beginners through to intermediate riders. 

Although the terrain is predominantly earthy soils under a forest cover,  many parts of the trails at the BikePark have been surfaced to allow them to ride well in all weathers. The riding is this area is beautiful with friendly people and a great restaurant on top of the mountain

DOWNHILL
The park has a few Downhill runs that follow gentle but fun gradients and contain some rooty sections and small northshore features suitable for beginner riders through to intermediates.  Advanced riders will still enjoy the rails but probably be left wanting more challenging steeper runs after a few days.

FREERIDE
The park is really a freeride venue with descending trails made up from wooden berms and wallrides, drops and narrow, slower balance beams.  There is usually a choice between smaller and medium sized drops and obstacles.  There is also a 4X course serviced by a separate tow lift.  There are riding technique lessons available at the bikeapark which can be booked in advance or when you arrive.

CROSS-COUNTRY
There is a guided Cross Country ride each Friday at 1300 with riders meeting up at the tourist office.  The rest of the time you will need to get a map from the tourist office and head out on the many singletracks through the forests.

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Tourist Office: T+49 8822 92310
Website: ammergauer-alpen.de

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• 2011-04-14 14:48:15 | Anonymous  - closed park
  park is closed 2011! http://www.bikepark-oberammergau.de
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