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The Stoneman [StonemanFullName] runs on a scenic route. You can expect 290 km and 4.900 altitude. The 13 ramps with climbs of up to 18 percent require strength and ambition.

In terms of endurance: The Stoneman is not a race, but your individual challenge. The bronze tour over three days is also well feasible for motivated occasional riders - or for all those for whom the adventure and the landscape experience are in the foreground.

Each Stoneman lasts from 1 to 3 days – we call it Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Decide for yourself whether you want to complete the route in one day, take three days to enjoy nature or choose the middle way and ride for two days.

By the way: If you realize during your ride that you have taken on too much or too little, you can also change the category in between. For example from gold to silver – or the other way around!

Just let your issuing office know.

The Stoneman season is deliberately set so that you can enjoy this unique nature experience to the fullest. Each season has its own highlights to offer.

Thus, the season on the Stoneman Miriquidi Road goes from 26. April to 3. November in agreement with the Forestry and Conservation Offices. You will not be allowed to ride the Stoneman outside of this period. It is crucial that you stay on the Stoneman route during the sunny hours to give the beautiful flora and fauna along the route room to rest at night. From June to August you have the most time for your Stoneman, during these months the daily sunshine hours are over 13 hours.

We want you to have the best possible Stoneman experience! With the purchase of a Starter Package you get our promise of quality. At any time you will get our support and help in case of questions or problems - from your issuing office and the whole Stoneman team. On top of that, you support the continuity of the acclaimed course, including signage, support and everything that makes the Stoneman so unique.

So, best pre-order your starter pack now.

As a former mountain bike pro, Roland looks back on an impressive career - in addition to numerous victories and podium finishes around the globe, he is also the overall winner of the UCI MTB Marathon World Series. Despite the pressure to perform and his successes, he has always remained true to himself and his very idea of mountain biking: Profound experiences in beautiful nature. In doing so, he combines the sporting experience of nature with tradition - the "Stoanmandl" have always been used to mark alpine trails. With his adventures, Roland manages every year to motivate thousands of mountain bikers, road cyclists, hikers and runners to unique experiences.

Sufficient water is the A&O for every Stoneman. Especially on hot days we recommend a hydration backpack.

Along the route you will find various opportunities to replenish your water supply. The route map in the Classic starter pack gives you an overview of all the water points.

At the Stoneman Miriquidi Road the luggage transfer is organized directly by the Tourismusverband Erzgebirge and can be booked here. The price per person per day of travel is €25 (between Oberwiesenthal, Marienberg, Pobershau, Seiffen and Oberlochmühle) and €35 per person per day of travel (from/to Oberwiesenthal to/from Neuhausen, Holzhau, Neuhermsdorf and Altenberg (all districts)). Please note that our luggage transfer will only go to our official Logis partners!

Here you can find an overview of the lengths and climbs of the individual Stoneman stages. In the comparison with our lodging partners you can design your Stoneman completely individually and choose accommodation options that meet your ideas and your stage planning. You will also find the link for booking directly there. Alternatively, on the Stoneman Miriquidi Road also packages are offered.

Each Stoneman represents a perfectly designated circuit that highlights the cultural and scenic highlights of the region. You are free to choose how you split your Stoneman.

"For the silver and bronze tours, i.e. the trip over two or three days, you will find corresponding information on possible daily stages - including the corresponding distances and altitude meters - under Planning.
Here you can find the stage suggestions for silver tours. For bronze tours you can find the stages herer."

This way you can determine the course of your Stoneman adventure exactly as you want it.

The Stoneman season is deliberately set so that you can enjoy this unique nature experience to the fullest. Each season has its own highlights to offer.

Thus, the season on the Stoneman Miriquidi Road goes from 26. April to 3. November in agreement with the Forestry and Conservation Offices. You will not be allowed to ride the Stoneman outside of this period. It is crucial that you stay on the Stoneman route during the sunny hours to give the beautiful flora and fauna along the route room to rest at night. From June to August you have the most time for your Stoneman, during these months the daily sunshine hours are over 13 hours.

If you do not have a suitable bike, you can of course also rent good road on site. Here you will find numerous options to rent the perfect bike for you and your tour.

Furthermore, some lodging partners also directly offer the possibility to rent a bike. The best thing is to ask directly.

The Stoneman is a unique experience whose breathtaking scenery is revealed to you both alone and in company. If you prefer to travel in company, you can also take part in a guided tour.

You can find all guiding dates on this page. Here you run the Stoneman in suitable groups and in company.

The Stoneman is a natural experience and as such the influences of the weather are only partially predictable.

Although experience has shown that the scheduled season dates provide good guidance, extreme weather conditions may result in detour of sections. The Stoneman Miriquidi Road season 2024 starts on 26. April and ends on 3. November.

You will always receive the latest information about the track three days before your Stoneman by e-mail.

Here you can find an overview of the lengths and climbs of the individual Stoneman stages. In the comparison with our lodging partners you can design your Stoneman completely individually and choose accommodation options that meet your ideas and your stage planning. You will also find the link for booking directly there. Alternatively, on the Stoneman Miriquidi Road also packages are offered.

The Stoneman is optimally signposted and marked at all times. However, if you don't want to ride alone or gain new insights, you can also tackle your Stoneman adventure together with a guide.

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All guiding dates you can find on this page. Here you ride the Stoneman in suitable groups and in company. For all information about guided tours, please contact the Tourismusverband Erzgebirge at info@stoneman-miriquidi.com.
For individual inquiries you can also contact Guiding@stoneman-miriquidi.com."

https://road.stoneman-miriquidi.com/en/accommodation-road-bike-hotel/road-bike-packages/

There you will be best helped with the offers on site.

The Stoneman is a promise of quality - as such, our official lodging partners meet certain requirements.

Be it safe storage, bike wash or tools - here you feel comfortable with your bike. At the same time, the handling of the Stoneman-Challenge is most comfortable at the lodging partners, as you will receive your starter package as well as your trophy directly here and have a direct contact person in case of questions. Furthermore, we offer an exclusive luggage transfer for Stoneman starters between our lodging partners. Reasons enough to book directly with one of our lodging partners. Should you nevertheless decide for another accommodation, the starter packages will be handed out at one of the official distribution points.

With its impressive backdrop, the Stoneman Miriquidi Road offers perfect conditions for a particularly intense community experience.

Team spirit and the Stoneman spirit go hand in hand: Enter your team name in identical spelling each time you register individually. Alternatively, the first team member can register with your team name and will then receive an individual team link for registration with the registration mail, where the team name is already entered.

You will also be listed as a team on the finisher list!

A gift certificate for a Stoneman is a guaranteed surprise for any outdoor sports enthusiast.

With the "Voucher to print yourself" this is also possible in our store for those who decide at short notice!

If you want something tangible in addition to the gift certificate, you will also find other high-quality gifts related to the Stoneman.

No problem at all.

You can change your reservation form by yourself! Just follow the link from your confirmation email.

If your email address is entered incorrectly, write us directly at hello@stoneman.bike.

"A minimum of equipment is strongly recommended. A replacemnt tube, tire lever, pump and minitool are recommended on every tour, especially for a special experience like the Stoneman. Valve inserts, a chain riveter and a spare chain can also save you time and nerves in an emergency. Here we have compiled a corresponding checklist for you.
Here we have put together a checklist for you. When it comes to equipment, think of yourself - you should definitely have enough water and small energy sources with you."

The official start of your Stoneman will be at your lodging partner or your official drop-off point. In principle, each of our lodging partners has sufficient parking space available. To be on the safe side, we recommend a quick call to your chosen starting point.

By making a reservation, we guarantee the availability of your starter package on the specified start date - either at an official distribution point or at your lodging partner.

On site you can pick up your starter package the afternoon before the tour - also those of your team members, as long as the team name on the reservations matches.

If collection is not possible for any reason, it is best to contact your planned issuing office directly. Sending the starter packs by mail is not possible for logistical reasons.

You determine the start of your tour yourself: Either directly at your lodging partner or at one of the official distribution points.

Here you will receive your starter package after your registration and after the tour with the presentation of the completely punched starter card your deserved Stoneman trophy.

Sufficient water is the A&O for every Stoneman. Especially on hot days we recommend a hydration backpack.

Along the route you will find various opportunities to replenish your water supply. The route map in the Classic starter pack gives you an overview of all the water points.

The route runs on the network of public roads, bike paths and routes. Therefore, unlike other Stoneman routes, it is not signposted. For orientation, each registered starter will receive the current GPS track three days before the ride. For the use either GPS devices or Apps are suitable, which function after download of the map section also offline, for example OsmAnd or Komoot or Experience the Erzgebirge.

The Stoneman lodging partners are perfectly adapted to the needs of bikers. Your bike will be safely stored in a separate room. So you can sit back after each stage without worry and review your Stoneman experience.

At the moment the jersey is exclusively available in our online shop, which unfortunately excludes a fitting before purchase. There you will also find detailed info about sizes and fits. By the way: If the jersey does not fit, we can also exchange standard jerseys. When exchanging a customized jersey, there is a service fee. Should it come to that, just write us at shop@stoneman.bike.

Basically, the Stoneman starter card will be handed in where you received it, i.e. at your lodging partner or your official issuing office.

You can find the opening hours for the starter pack service here for the lodging partners and the official distribution points. If your drop-off takes place outside of opening hours, please consult with your drop-off location in advance.

There you will of course receive your well-deserved trophy!

You determine the start of your tour yourself: Either directly at your lodging partner or at one of the official distribution points.

Here you will receive your starter package after your registration and after the tour with the presentation of the completely punched starter card your deserved Stoneman trophy.

Usually, your lodging partner or the issuing office will finish the trip right after you return, show your punched card, and pick up your stone or trophy, if applicable. If there is a lot of business, this may take a day. If your name is not on the list after one day, please contact your partner or send us a message to hello@stoneman.bike. If you have already received your finisher mail, but your name is not on the list, then you probably forgot to check the corresponding box during registration. If you want us to do this for you, please let us know as well. You are already a Stoneman Hero after several rides? It is important that you register with the same email address and name each time.

As a Stoneman finisher, you've earned the discount on your jersey.

You will receive the voucher code after your tour with the finisher mail. If you have lost the code, just write us an email with your name, start date and issuing point or lodging partner to shop@stoneman.bike and we will send you your code again.

You have truly earned your trophy!

Don't worry - after the successful completion of the Stoneman Miriquidi Road you will receive an email with all the necessary information. There you will find, among other things, the link to the exclusive finisher store, where you can order your stone or trophy later, in addition to other cool merchandise.