Werbellinsee Triathlon 2026

Set course for the sumptuous Werbellinsee, nestled in the heart of the Schorfheide-Chorin biosphere reserve in Brandenburg, a little over an hour north of Berlin 🇩🇪. Whether you line up for the Sprint or Olympic distance, stash your cravings for concrete city routes at the bottom of your bag. Your body will have to take on the cool waters of the lake and absorb a bike course full of false flats and surges if you hope to tame the Brandenburg forest! ⏱️

The immersion begins with a plunge—often shrouded in morning mist—into the Werbellinsee, known as one of the deepest, clearest and purest lakes in the region. Then the asphalt takes over to propel you through an absolutely breathtaking setting: your effort will carry you along perfectly smooth roads, winding in the shade of immense forests of pine and centuries-old beech trees. The return to earth comes during a run that’s half asphalt, half forest path, skirting the lake’s shores 🌿.

Adrenaline saturates the fresh air from the start on the beach, within a pack often made up of many Berliners who come to find a sporting escape far from the capital’s hustle and bustle. The atmosphere is at once focused, intimate, and incredibly warm. Families, campers, and local volunteers gather around the transition area to cheer you on with genuine kindness.

Save one last hint of appetite to do justice to the rustic local fare once your bike is back on the rack. Carry your exhausted body to the stalls lining the lake to wolf down a traditional Räucherfisch (freshly smoked fish caught in the surrounding lakes, served on a small roll) or the can’t-miss grilled Bratwurst to top up on protein. Above all, celebrate your immersion in nature by raising a toast with a well-chilled German beer or a large Erdinger Alkoholfrei (the ultimate recovery beer for triathletes). Shift into the big ring and come breathe deeply on the shores of the Werbellinsee! 💥