HeideGravel
📍 Saxony, Germany
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
29–30 August 2026
Distance
30 km · 60 km · 100 km
Elevation
900 m
Difficulty
gravelbeginner friendly
Gravel Rallye Rhine Valley
Kaiserstuhl / Rheinebene, Germany · 7–9 May 2027
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
A multi-day gravel festival in the Kaiserstuhl region featuring self-guided routes ranging from 45km warmup loops to 260km ultra challenges over rolling volcanic terrain.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 45km · 75km · 95km · 160km · 260km
- Elevation
- 3,000 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 2.5–3.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
Gravel riders of all levels looking to combine scenic off-road routes with a vibrant community festival atmosphere, test bikes, and local food.
Who will struggle
Riders attempting the maximum 260km overnighter distance without prior endurance conditioning over varied gravel and climbing terrain.
Training focus
Endurance base riding with a focus on punchy climbs and sustained efforts on mixed forest tracks and vineyard paths.
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FAQs
What distances are available?+
Routes range from a 45km flatliner warm-up loop and 75km/95km poker rides to a 160km long distance ride and multi-day overnighter options up to 260km.
What kind of bike and tires are recommended?+
Gravel, cyclocross, and mountain bikes are all welcome, with 40-45c width tires suggested as the ideal setup for mixed terrain.
How do the rides start?+
There is no mass start; participants set off in small, friendly groups of 10 riders either solo or with friends in a self-guiding format.
What accommodation and social events are included?+
Participants can camp with tents or campers and enjoy expo areas, test bikes, daily Flammkuchen, a welcome workshop, and a Saturday night afterparty with a smoker BBQ and live vinyl music.