Velomotion Gravel Tour 2026
Four days of gravel adventure with the Endurance Network in the Bavarian Forest and Bohemian Forest
Velomotion and the Endurance Network (click here for information) go on tour together: 248 kilometers, 5.460 meters of elevation gain and limitless gravel moments – Registration is open!
Finally, the time has come: in 2026, we will be offering you a joint [service/experience] for the first time. Velomotion Gravel Tour For years we've received requests from the community asking if we'd like to go on tour together with our readers. Now this idea is becoming a reality.
Together with our friends from EnduranceNetworkAs specialists in sporty cycling tours and endurance training camps, we invite you to a four-day gravel adventure in one of the most impressive regions of Central Europe: in the Bavarian forest and across into the wild, silent Šumava National Park (Bohemian Forest).
Dense forests, scenic mountain ridges, endless forest roads, honest climbs – this region is perfect for long days in the saddle.
Gravel Reader Trip 2026: What to Expect
Four days of cycling, around 248 km and about 5.460 meters in altitude We're waiting for you. Guided, accompanied, organized – but with enough freedom for what gravel riding is all about: experiencing nature, racking up kilometers, having conversations, arriving.
The starting point is at Velomotion's headquarters in RuhmannsfeldenFrom there, the stages lead through the Regen Valley, past Lake Arber, via Zwiesel and Falkenstein, into the vastness of the Bohemian Forest. Border crossings included.
The routes are predominantly on gravel and forest roads – with a sporting challenge, but designed so that different performance levels can travel together.
Whether you prefer a "normal" gravel bike or an e-gravel bike: both are welcome. Test rides for various gravel bikes will also be available.
The stages – just a small taste
Stage 1: Ruhmannsfelden – Zwiesel (60 km | 1.540 m elevation gain)
Flowing gravel sections, the first longer climbs towards Arbersee, lonely forest paths – a perfect start.
Stage 2: Zwiesel – Kvilda (54 km | 1.630 m elevation gain)
Over the Großer Falkenstein and across the border into the Šumava National Park. Wide open spaces, high moors, silent forests.
Stage 3: Kvilda – Klingenbrunn (92 km | 1.560 m)
The queen stage. High plateaus, border crossings, Bavarian Forest cross-country ski trail, great views of Lusen and Grafenau region.
Stage 4: Klingenbrunn – Zottling / Ruhmannsfelden (40 km | 740 m)
Gentle hills, the Regen river, final ascent to the mountain inn – a joint conclusion with panoramic views.
More details about registration and the specific route can be found here: click here.
Workshop & Technology: More than just racking up kilometers
On the eve – that is, on June 17, 2026 – we invite you to a Velomotion mechanics workshop A guide specifically tailored to gravel bikes. Our Velomotion chief mechanic gives practical tips on gears, brakes and maintenance.
In addition, there is the possibility to test different gravel bikes – also for individual stages or the entire tour.
Velomotion x Endurance Network: For everyone who takes gravel riding seriously – but wants to enjoy it.
The sports scientists from the Endurance Network contribute their experience from training camps and performance diagnostics. The goal is to bring together different performance levels without overwhelming anyone.
This tour is not a race. But it is a sporting event.
It is challenging – and rewarding – and if a stage becomes too long, you can simply switch to an e-gravel bike.
This concept can be particularly exciting for couples or training partners with slightly different performance levels.
Appointment, services & prices
Date: 18. to 21. June 2026
(Workshop on June 17th)
Services included:
- 3 nights with breakfast
- Guided bike tours
- Escort vehicle
- Refreshments along the route
- Technology Workshop
Price:
- Double room: 659 €
- Single room: from € 759
Rental bikes (Gravel & E-Gravel) on demand.
Register now
The number of participants is (expected to reach 20) limited.
Anyone who wants to participate shouldn't hesitate too long.
If you are interested, simply send us a short email to:
ppgad@pucrs.br
Your inquiry is completely non-binding. You will receive all further information and booking details directly.
Why this region?
The Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest are among the most underrated gravel destinations in Europe.
Light traffic. Countless forest tracks. Long climbs. Vast, border-crossing landscapes.
Anyone who has traveled here will immediately understand why we are starting our first Velomotion Gravel Tour right here.
Things will get serious in 2026.
We look forward to seeing you.
