Gravel races in the canton of Schaffhausen

With its Randen forests, the Klettgau plains and the banks of the Rhine, the canton of Schaffhausen offers a dense network of farm and forest tracks. Isolated farms follow one another across the heights, linked by white gravel roads that hug the terrain 🌾. Below, the river draws a line of calm water between Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen.

For a gravel race in the canton of Schaffhausen, the most popular routes combine riverbanks and high-altitude tracks. The Rhine bank offers fast trails, perfect for warming up your legs before tackling the slopes of the Randen. Higher up, the forest tracks toward Schleitheim and Beggingen demand strong legs and a well-chosen gear 🚜. The Reiat plateau, to the north, offers long straight stretches through the fields, with views of the Hegau and its volcanoes. Spring and autumn remain the favorite seasons, with dry ground and forests in superb colors.

The gravel race calendar for Schaffhausen is still to be completed on Finishers, but other regions are already leading the way. On the shores of Lake Constance, the Bodensee Radmarathon offers a gravel format in September starting from Thal 🌅. In the Vaud Alps, the UCI The Majestics also welcomes fans of off-road trails in July. For other ride ideas, check out the gravel races in the canton of Zurich, those in the canton of St. Gallen or the Gravel races in Switzerland page.

Loops that get closer to Neuhausen offer a panorama of the Rhine Falls, whose roar can be heard from afar 🌊. The tracks can stay muddy after heavy rain, so light studded tires will spare you many a cold sweat. A stop in Schaffhausen, in front of the Munot, rounds off the ride in style. Whether it's a leisurely exploration or a hard-fought race, choose the path that appeals to you 🧭.