Eislek Gravel Luxembourg
📍 Vianden, Luxembourg
gravel
Date
21 June 2026
Distance
73.2km · 109.8km
Elevation
2,670 m
Difficulty
gravel
Falling Leaves
Päijät-Häme, Finland · 12 September 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
The Falling Leaves race in Lahti, Finland offers distances from 100-175km with significant elevation and rolling hills. It features a challenging gravel course through the Salpausselkä UNESCO Geopark.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 100km · 175km
- Elevation
- 1,586 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt, tarmac
Rider fit
Who it's for
This challenging gravel race is for experienced riders looking for a demanding course with varied terrain.
Who will struggle
Riders who prefer flat terrain, dislike climbing, or are unaccustomed to long distances and significant elevation will struggle.
Training focus
Training should focus on sustained climbing, endurance for long distances, and handling mixed gravel and dirt surfaces.
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FAQs
What are the race distances?+
The race offers two distances: 100 km and 175 km.
What is the elevation gain for the courses?+
The long course has 1586m of elevation, and the short course has 1044m.
What is the terrain like?+
The course is a gravel rollercoaster with rolling hills and almost no flat sections, mixing scenic roads, hardpack gravel, and dual track roads.
How much asphalt is on the course?+
Only 13% of the course is asphalt, with 3kms at the start and 4kms after the northern loop.
When will the UCI World Championships take place?+
The 2027 UEC European Gravel Championships will be held on July 31st, 2027.
