HeideGravel
📍 Saxony, Germany
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
29–30 August 2026
Distance
30 km · 60 km · 100 km
Elevation
900 m
Difficulty
gravel
Grevet #3 '26 Thuringia: Posterstein
Thuringia, Germany · 4 July – 7 August 2026
Difficulty: 3/5 — Hard
Covering 250 km from Eisenach to Altenburg, this route features 2,200 meters of climbing along the 'Thüringer Städtekette' bike path. It blends flat valley riding, historic castle views, and the unique psychological challenge of navigating a long-distance course through the night.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 250 km
- Elevation
- 2,200 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 2.5–3.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
This event is ideal for self-sufficient gravel cyclists seeking a long-distance endurance test with a focus on overnight riding and navigation.
Who will struggle
Cyclists uncomfortable with navigating in total darkness or those without the endurance for a 250 km point-to-point journey will find this extremely difficult.
Training focus
Prioritize long-duration base miles, overnight riding practice to test lighting systems, and navigation proficiency under fatigue.
Are you ready for this race?
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FAQs
Where does the route start and end?+
The route starts at the St. Georg Fountain in the market square of Eisenach in western Thuringia, and finishes at the Skat Fountain in Altenburg to the east.
What is the time limit for the Social Night Grevet?+
Riders have a designated time window of 27 hours to complete the 250 km point-to-point route.
What kind of terrain and surfaces should I expect?+
The route features roughly 40% off-road terrain, taking you across paved bicycle paths, quiet secondary roads, gravel forestry paths, and grassy forest tracks.
What materials are included in the starter package?+
Registered participants will receive a GPX route download, a comprehensive roadbook/handbook with route highlights, recommended food stops, event rules, a recommended packing list, and an entry into the 'Grevet-Olymp' finisher list.