Hegau Gravel Festival
📍 Singen, Germany
gravel
Date
05 July 2026
Distance
104km · 52km
Elevation
2,134 m
Difficulty
gravelmtb
Laimischter Elimination Circle
Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · 12 September 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
This demanding 186 km gravel and mountain bike challenge in the Eifel region features a unique backyard-ultra elimination format with 3,100 meters of total elevation. Riders must complete a scenic but steep 18.6 km loop every hour to remain in the competition.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 186km
- Elevation
- 3,100 m
- Surface
- gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4.2
Rider fit
Who it's for
It is designed for endurance cyclists and mountain bikers who enjoy tactical pacing, elimination-style challenges, and riding under strict time constraints.
Who will struggle
Cyclists who lack the stamina for repeated steep climbs or those who struggle to recover quickly within short, fixed intervals will find this format highly challenging.
Training focus
Training should concentrate on aerobic endurance, repeatable high-intensity climbing efforts, and optimizing quick recovery techniques between sets.
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FAQs
How does the elimination format work?+
A new 18.6 km lap begins every hour on the hour. You must complete the lap and be back in the starting area within 60 minutes to qualify for the next round; arriving even a minute late results in elimination.
What happens if I finish a lap in less than 60 minutes?+
Any time left over after you complete a lap can be used to rest and recover, but you cannot begin the next lap until the start of the next hour.
What is the maximum distance and elevation gain?+
If you successfully complete all 10 rounds of the event, you will accumulate 186 kilometers of distance and 3,100 meters of total climbing.
How is the winner of the race determined?+
The tenth and final round is the deciding lap, where the rider with the fastest single-lap time wins the event.
What types of bicycles are permitted in the event?+
You can participate with any fully functional gravel bike or mountain bike, provided it does not have a motor.