Arber Radmarathon 2026

Get your calves ready to burn on Bavarian tarmac—we’re taking you on a true feast of elevation gain. Forget quiet riverside rides: the fearsome king of the Bavarian Forest is waiting for you, for an absolutely monumental cycling epic 🚴‍♂️.

Head to majestic Bavaria and the historic city of Regensburg. The hearty menu features a fine array of road events to satisfy your hunger for kilometers 🇩🇪. Pedal-work convicts line up bravely for the brutal 250 km loop, racking up a dizzying 3,750 m of elevation gain.

The wide strip of asphalt quickly shoots you far from civilization, plunging into the green immensity of the Bavarian Forest 🌲. Your body will have to tackle the very long climb to the summit of the Großer Arber, the undisputed high point of the range. The immersion becomes captivating as you ride through lands shaped by the centuries-old art of glassblowing, taking on punchy gradients that demand razor-sharp gear management ⛰️.

Adrenaline fills the cool air from the starting gun, in the middle of a dense peloton of enthusiasts. Local fervor turns small, isolated villages into real fan zones, with residents banging pots and pans to help you defeat gravity 🎺. Exploring the surrounding area within an hour’s drive guarantees excellent moments to disconnect with your loved ones. In Donaustauf, taking your crew to admire the impressive Walhalla temple, a neoclassical monument proudly overlooking the valley, delivers an instant visual slap 🏛️. Drifting peacefully along the Danube to cross the spectacular gorges to Weltenburg Abbey promises a magnificent nature break.

Save one last shred of clarity to stroll across Regensburg’s famous medieval Stone Bridge, a true architectural marvel eight centuries old 🌉. Shift onto the big ring, take on the Bavarian hills, and come carve your time into the legend of German cycling! 💥