Geisskopf
Also known as: Bikepark Geisskopf / Bischofsmais
Bavarian Forest Nature Park; Geisskopf summit; a pioneering flow-country gravity park in Germany.
Who in your group rides what
Whether everyone in your group gets a day at Geisskopf - the grades on offer, the named zones, and how mixed abilities split up.
Green/blue Flow Country through red enduro to black downhill lines.
Group split: beginners/families lap the Flow Country Trail from the summit; advanced riders lap the downhill and enduro lines. Uplift by chairlift or faster drag lift.
Excellent for mixed groups and families; the beginner-friendly Flow Country Trail (built by Diddie Schneider) plus progression to DH.
The riding
Smooth machine-built flow plus natural rooty/rocky downhill and enduro forest tracks.
Ranges from gentle, non-technical Flow Country to steeper downhill and enduro lines with jumps, roots and rock; advanced lines carry moderate exposure.
Signposted graded trails in a managed park; map on Trailforks and operator site.
Moderate to busy on fine weekends; quieter midweek.
Season & conditions
Normally May to November; 2026 opening stated early April; typically open Wed to Sun plus holidays/school holidays.
Late spring to autumn.
Enduro/DH events and camps per operator calendar (est).
Bavarian Forest rain makes roots slick; storms can pause lifts; cool at 1097 m in shoulder season.
Getting there & gear
Paid day ticket about 28 EUR (half-day about 22 EUR, season about 249 EUR); rental about 39 EUR/day. No lottery.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Geisskopf 1, 94253 Bischofsmais; parking at the base; drive-in via Bischofsmais.
Chairlift (carries about 3 bikes) plus a faster drag lift for uplift.
Full-face helmet and protection advised on gravity lines; food/water at base; mobile coverage moderate.
Base station with ticketing, rental, bike wash, workshop, food and toilets.
MTB Zone Bikepark operation; Arberland Bayerischer Wald tourism hub; regional MTB guides.
Hazards & rescue
Jumps, drops and rooty DH on advanced lines; ride within ability. Flow Country is safe progression terrain.
None required; open lift-access park; on-site bike school/coaching available.
Forest roads allow exits; managed park with rescue callout; emergency number 112.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand mountain-bike network report. Coordinates are approximate.