How to ride a bike through the forest profitably

This is a green cycling route through the forest where you will get to know Bosland, the largest forest. You bike almost three-quarters of the way through quiet, green, mostly car-free countryside, on particularly comfortable bike paths right through and sometimes along the edge of the forest.

The forest is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination for cyclists. In addition to the useful, protective and household function, the recreational function is very important and must be preserved. Therefore, when riding a bicycle in the forest, you must follow some rules. A reasonable balance of all requirements is required: honest and considerate cooperation and adherence to the rules of fair play are a must for anyone seeking a forest holiday.

According to forest legislation, everyone is allowed to enter the forest - that is, on foot - for recreational purposes. But contrary to popular belief, there is no right to use the forest except for walking or hiking. Recreational activities such as mountain biking or horseback riding may only take place on designated trails and with the consent of the landowner. Anyone who rides a bicycle, motorcycle or horse off public roads without the permission of the land owner is acting in his own interests unilaterally and illegally, without regard for other visitors to the forest, nature and the forest ecosystem as a whole.

These rules do not apply to fun and pranks. There are many reasons for this, because if each group uses the forest for its own benefit without taking into account many others, then the diverse and multifunctional services of the forest are threatened. This will jeopardize the environment, protective effect and primary production, and create the potential for conflict in the recreational effect.

Rules to follow

Recreation in the forest without rules can affect the functions of the forest in different ways:

1. Recreation area: Competition for forest and conflicts between different leisure, sports and recreational interests on the same territories and trails are inevitable.
2. Forest Workplace: There is an increased risk of work, accidents and liability.
3. Ecosystem: This may result in loss of water filtration, loss of biodiversity, and the protective effect of the forest.
4. Wildlife Habitat: Increased wildlife stress leads to increased grazing and wildlife movement.