The panorama loop, only 23 kilometers long but with a challenging 680 meters of elevation and technically demanding, runs over 6 mountains around Seiffen, offers excellent views, and is suitable as an introduction to a great gravel weekend.
The Gravel Cracker is not a competition; currently, 3 beautiful routes are offered that can be comfortably completed in 2 or 3 days. Those who like it very sporty can also ride the total 137 kilometers in one "ride." Whether on a short route or as a full-day tour, there is pure gravel enjoyment following the trail of the Nutcracker, which comes as a cool pendant for every participant as a souvenir. The set routes, which adventure-hungry and adventurous gravel bikers can take under their own steam, each have their own character; they are partly signposted but can in any case be navigated by GPS. The panorama loop, only 23 kilometers long but also technically demanding with 680 meters of elevation, runs over 6 mountains around Seiffen, offers excellent views, and is suitable as an introduction to a great gravel weekend. This is followed by the 43 km long Seiffen route, with 870 meters of elevation less "crunchy" and also technically easy to ride. The "Trainline" leads as an out-and-back route from Seiffen partly over an old railway line to the Kahleberg near Altenberg and back. Here, on 71 km with 1220 meters of elevation, there is almost consistently excellent gravel. The Gravel Cracker is therefore worth considering for all who want to actively experience Seiffen and the surroundings, be sporty and versatile on the bike – whether on asphalt, gravel, or forest and meadow trails.
