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Cycling / Mountain Biking in Frankfurt, Germany

Cycling in Frankfurt

Cycling in Frankfurt is a great way to experience the city for both locals and visitors. Bike lanes make cycling the city streets easier and often much quicker than driving, particularly when it comes to Frankfurt's one-way streets. Call-a-Bike, enables you to hire one of 770 bicycles by simply phoning at any of the bicycle depots found at any intersection. Afterwards, just lock it up. Bicycles in Frankfurt are permitted on public transportation, with the exception of during rush hour. Cycling Tour Guide and ADFC Frankfurt can provide information on bicycle tour opportunities with Frankfurt's surrounding areas including from along the Nidda River to the Old Town and Main River. Other places to rent a bicycle in Frankfurt include the central main station Hauptbahnhof, Die Radprofis. Kai Hundertmarck und Theo Intra, Hex Hex Fahrradladen, and Die Fahrradscheune. For those looking for a longer cycle take the 8 to 10 day trail along the Main River Cycling Trail to Nuernberg and Bayreuth.

Mountain Biking in Frankfurt

In Frankfurt you can mountain bike in the nearby Taunus Mountains, the feature of which is Altkoenig at 2617 ft. Take an S-Train from Main Station to Friedrichsdorf. From the Altekoenig you can extend your mountain biking into the Grosse Felberg mountains. The trail starts in the woods, heading through a short section of road in Koenigstein and then heads right to the top at 870m high. Enjoy an easy and fast trip down. The Rettershof is also a popular mountain bike trail with easy climbs and great scenery. A great way to experience the city's surrounding mountains, bikers in Frankfurt can enjoy a variety of trails suitable for all ages and abilities.