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Race Across Germany North–South

Flensburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany · 2026: July 2-5

VERDICT Germany's ultimate ultracycling test: 1,100 km of non-stop riding from Baltic coast to Alpine peaks, combining geographic diversity, championship-level competition, and transformative endurance challenge.

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The Ratings

Course verdict

An epic north-south traverse of Germany's complete geographic and cultural diversity, beginning at the Baltic harbor in Flensburg and concluding beneath the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps.[1]

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Course Overview

683 mi
Distance
24,606 ft
Elevation
Flensburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Location
July 2-5, 2026
Date
Field Size
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Entry Cost
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The Course

An epic north-south traverse of Germany's complete geographic and cultural diversity, beginning at the Baltic harbor in Flensburg and concluding beneath the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps. The route progresses through distinct regional zones: coastal plains, low mountain ranges (Harz, Hessian uplands, Rhön, Franconia), and Alpine foothills, with each section presenting unique environmental and physical challenges.[1]

Signature challenge: Maintaining pace and mental focus across 1,100 km of non-stop riding through Germany's complete geographic spectrum—from coastal exposure to Alpine altitude—while meeting strict time cutoffs (final finish by July 5, 23:20 UTC).[1]

SURFACE COMPOSITION
Course
paved 98%
paved 98%other 2%gravel 0%
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MILE
Northern Plains (Flensburg to Lauenburg)
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MILE
Low Mountain Ranges (Harz to Franconia)
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MILE
Alpine Approach (Moorenweis to Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
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MILE
Sleep Deprivation and Pacing
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Training

July 2, 2026 RACE ACROSS GERMANY NORTH–SOUTH
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RACE DEMAND PROFILE

Durability
10
Climbing
10
VO2 Power
7
Threshold
5
Technical
4
Heat
0
Altitude
8
Race Specificity
10
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Race Logistics

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Event details regarding parking at start and finish locations are provided in the official briefing materials sent to registered participants approximately four weeks before the event.[1]
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Frequently Asked Questions

July weather in Germany is generally favorable but unpredictable; northern plains may be windy while southern sections could experience summer heat and occasional thunderstorms.[1]

Official timestations, GPX briefings, and organized start phases demonstrate professional event management, though multi-day unsupported riding requires personal logistics planning.[1]

A journey through Germany's complete geographic diversity—from Baltic coast to Alpine foothills—represents one of Europe's most geographically thorough ultracycling adventures.[1]

German Ultracycling Championship event, 1,100 km from Flensburg to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Official Official Websiteraceacrossgermany.de/en/north-south
  2. Other Sources Isaac-Cyclewww.isaac-cycle.com/en_US/blog/item/ultra-rider-daniel-po...
  3. Official Official Websiteraceacrossgermany.de/en/