Why is it so good to ride a mountain bike in the Ore Mountains? I have found several reasons which you can experience for yourself on this 7-day round trip: fun trails, wonderful landscapes and the Ore Mountains with their fascinating culture and history. Great cycling infrastructure and also the people will welcome you with warm hospitality here.

This Collection leads you through the "Stoneman Trail" which is all about sporting challenges, experiences that push your limits and take you deep into nature. You decide everything else. You can take the 101 miles (162 km) as a non-stop challenge if you are looking to push yourself or make it into a wonderful multi-day adventure. Then, this route is less of a challenge and more of a leisurely trip into the wonderful nature of the Ore Mountains. Whether you're a beginner or experienced biker, you'll enjoy the varied and flowing trails of the Ore Mountains. On each stage, you will experience the great hospitality which is geared especially towards mountain bikers such as bike-ready accommodation and healthy, rich cuisine. In the Ore Mountains, you are in good hands and will feel at home. The numerous accommodation options situated along the trails will welcome you warmly.

No matter which option you choose, you will be thrilled by the possibilities of mountain biking in the Ore Mountains. Every single stage will inspire you to come back for more adventures.

The only question left is where the "Stoneman Trail" gets its name. Former mountain bike professional Roland Stauder from South Tyrol wanted to create relaxing sporting challenges for everyone when he ended his career. He decided to create a big mountain bike route for all levels of bikers which he marked with small stone figures, the "Stonemen". He designed the route to be finished in one go or as stages, with an official "Finisher card" or Just for Fun. What counts is the unique experience through nature. In addition to the Stoneman Trail in the Ore Mountains, there are Stoneman routes in Italy, Austria and Switzerland. You can find more information at stoneman.bike. I also rode the Stoneman route in switzerland, if you want to have a look: komoot.de/collection/1012180/stoneman-glaciaria-im-reich-der-gletscher.

That leaves the question of how to get there, because as you might know, I'm a fan of leaving the car behind. By train, you can travel to the Erzgebirge via Zwickau or Chemnitz. From there you can join the Stoneman Route either to Annaberg-Buchholz (from Chemnitz) or Johanngeorgenstadt (from Zwickau). This way, even the journey becomes an adventure and your nature experience is as sustainable as possible!