Hegau Gravel Festival
📍 Singen, Germany
Thuringia, Germany · 8 August – 12 September 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
Covering 300 km with approximately 4,000 meters of elevation, this challenging gravel route takes you through Thuringia's scenic forests, historic castles, and Europe's largest connected reservoir area. It features a 70% off-road ratio, demanding solid endurance and self-sufficiency within a 40-hour time window.
Visit official site →It is perfect for self-supported endurance cyclists and bikepackers who want to explore historic sites and dense forests over a challenging long-distance route.
Riders with limited experience in long-distance climbing or those who rely on external support stations will find this 300 km self-supported journey highly demanding.
Prioritize long-duration endurance rides and back-to-back training days to prepare your body for the physical toll of 4,000 meters of climbing.
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The route is 300 km long with an estimated cumulative elevation gain of 4,000 meters.
The route is approximately 70% off-road, consisting mostly of well-maintained forest highways, gravel pathways, and dirt tracks.
The official starting point is in Neudietendorf. However, if you ride during the designated window, you may choose any individual starting point along the route.
Yes, there is a designated time window of 40 hours to complete the ride.
Participants will receive a GPX file of the route, a digital roadbook/handbook with highlights, catering recommendations, the ride's regulations, a packing list, and inclusion on the Grevet-Olymp finisher list.
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