Bike adventures around Kaufbeuren – The best bike parks & trails for families
If you, like us, are keen to explore the best trails and bike parks around Kaufbeuren with your family – for cool outings without a long drive – then this post is just what you're looking for. We'll show you our favorites: kid-friendly, fun, and easily accessible.
Our top bike parks & spots around Kaufbeuren
Here are 7 great parks and spots if you're traveling with children. The order is flexible – it depends on how far you're willing to travel:
1. Dirt & BMX park at the rubble site in Kaufbeuren-Neugablonz
Distance: approx. 10 minutes (4–5 km)
Ideal for: Younger kids, practicing first jumps and balance
What to expect: Various lines and ramps – not huge, but super close. Perfect for spontaneous action. Depending on the weather, the lines can be muddier.
Parking: Rubble site Kaufbeuren
2. Max Wild Arena, Isny im Allgäu
Distance: approx. 70 km
Ideal for: Families with intermediate driving experience – ideal for a day trip
What you can expect: Three flow trails, easy & medium routes, good infrastructure & rental options.
Opening hours: Friday 1–5 pm, Saturday, Sunday & public holidays 10 am–5 pm (weather permitting)
Prices: e.g. 2 hours: €22 adults / €18 kids (up to 14 years)
Parking: Felderhalde ski lift
3. BikePark Weitnau
Distance: approx. 70 km
Ideal for: Families looking for variety and a bit of a challenge
What to expect: Three trails (flow, jump & technical). Especially exciting for experienced kids/teens.
Opening hours: 8am–8pm, lift open on weekends & Fridays
Prices: e.g. Half-day ticket €23 adults / €19 children
4. Panoramabikepark Eschach (Buchenberg)
Distance: approx. 50 km
Ideal for: Beginners & younger kids
What you can expect: Practice trails & technical area – ideal for building confidence.
5. Bikepark Hindelang (Hornbahn)
Distance: approx. 65 km
Ideal for: Advanced and expert players
Highlight: Pumptrack & Jumpline directly at the Hornbahn cable car.
6. Schongau Schärflshalde
Distance: approx. 35 km
Ideal for: A varied family afternoon
What you can expect: 5 courses, picnic areas & free use.
7. Mühlwald Trails in the Tannheim Valley
Distance: approx. 60 km
Ideal for: The whole family
What you can expect: Three 500m long trails with varying levels of difficulty.
8. Bikepark at Hochjoch – Silvretta Montafon
Distance: approx. 200 km
Ideal for: A day trip with a real bike park feeling
Highlight: 5 km flow trail with 500 m elevation gain – ideal for beginners & kids.
Tips for the perfect bike day with children
- Proper equipment: Helmet, protectors (especially gloves, knee and elbow pads) and appropriate clothing – for example, our kids hardly ever ride in short sleeves. A small first-aid kit should always be in your luggage.
- Breaks & refreshments: Plan for water, snacks, and a place to rest. Nothing is more demotivating for children than dead batteries. >>> Here you can find our children's water bottles and lunchboxes.
- Check rental: Many parks offer rental bikes and protective clothing – Especially practical if you don't own everything yourself.
- Check weather and soil conditions: After rain, some dirt lines become muddy or slippery – This can quickly become frustrating.
Conclusion
For us, it's clear: There's a lot to see and do around Kaufbeuren – from small spots to larger bike parks. If we accept a slightly longer travel time towards the Alps, Of course, we also end up in bike park paradise.
The short commutes, the contact with nature and the flexibility This makes the aforementioned bike parks ideal for families.
We're looking forward to trying out new spots – and are curious: Which parks do you already know? Maybe you have a hidden gem to share? Anything we haven't discovered yet? Feel free to write it in the comments.
