What is a Bike Park?
A bike park is a structured MTB facility with signposted trails at different difficulty levels – often with lift access. Learn everything about their layout, difficulty grades and the best bike parks in Europe.
Updated: 9 June 2026
A bike park is a structured mountain biking facility with signposted trails at different difficulty levels – from green for beginners to black for experts. Many bike parks offer lift access, so you skip the climb and spend more time riding.
How is a bike park structured?
Most bike parks are structured similarly to ski resorts: lift access at the top, various trails of different difficulties leading down. Typical features include flow trails (smooth berms and rollers), jump lines, technical singletrack and northshore wooden structures.
Bike parks vs. trail parks
The key difference: in a bike park you ride the lift up and descend on groomed trails. In a trail park there's no lift – you climb yourself and ride natural trails. Bike parks are more structured; trail parks are wilder and more varied.
The best bike parks in Europe
Saalbach-Hinterglemm (AT), Leogang (AT), Schladming (AT), Mayrhofen (AT), Les Gets (FR), Morzine (FR), Verbier (CH), Winterberg (DE), Willingen (DE) and Geißkopf (DE) are among the most famous bike parks in Europe. Find all of them with community reviews on Lemoyn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good bike park?
A good bike park offers trails for all levels, well-signposted routes, reliable lift operation, regular trail maintenance and toilet facilities. Bonuses: bike school, rental shop and bike-friendly food and drink on site.
Do I need protective gear in a bike park?
A helmet is essential. On red and black trails, knee and elbow pads are recommended. On enduro and downhill runs, a full-face helmet is advisable.
Can I ride a bike park on a regular MTB?
Yes – for green and blue trails a well-set-up trail bike or hardtail is fine. For black trails and jump lines, a full-suspension bike with more travel (150–170mm) is recommended.