HeideGravel
📍 Saxony, Germany
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
29–30 August 2026
Distance
30 km · 60 km · 100 km
Elevation
900 m
Difficulty
gravelbeginner friendly
Bootshaus Gravel Bonn
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · 11–12 September 2026
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
An inviting non-competitive gravel event based along the Rhine in Bonn, featuring scenic routes through the Siebengebirge and an extreme 400 km self-supported ultra. With distances ranging from 28 to 400 kilometers, the event emphasizes landscape appreciation, self-navigation, and post-ride beach relaxation.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 28km · 66.6km · 104km · 400km
- Elevation
- 7,000 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 2–4
Rider fit
Who it's for
It is ideal for recreational gravel cyclists seeking scenic, community-driven rides with great social elements, as well as extreme endurance athletes looking for a self-supported adventure.
Who will struggle
Cyclists who rely on physically signposted routes, fully supported race mechanics, or who dislike riding on mixed asphalt-and-gravel courses will struggle.
Training focus
Emphasize aerobic endurance for multi-hour efforts and navigation skills using a bike computer, alongside building comfort with shifting between tarmac and loose gravel.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
Are the routes marked along the course?+
No, the trails are not signposted or physically marked. All riders will receive GPX tracks before the event to navigate using their own GPS cycling computers.
What kind of terrain and surface can I expect?+
The courses are a mix of tarmac and gravel. For example, the 104 km route has a 50:50 ratio of gravel to asphalt, while the 66.6 km route has a 45:55 ratio.
Is it possible to switch routes during the ride?+
Yes, you can choose your distance at the starting line, and you can also switch between the 100 km and 60 km routes at the lunch stop to adjust the distance or elevation profile.
What facilities are available at the start and finish venue?+
The Bootshaus venue offers beautiful views of the Rhine, starting coffee and croissants, showers, changing rooms, and a sandy beach for post-ride relaxation with drinks, music, and hot food.
How does the Bootshaus Gravel Ultra work?+
The Ultra is a highly demanding 400 km ride starting on September 11th, where riders must navigate a route through the Eifel in a self-supported manner, passing through several checkpoints.