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29.-31.05.2026

Peaks & Plains is an unsup­por­ted ultra­cy­cling road bike chal­lenge that takes you through the highest peaks and across the vast plains in the heart of Germany.

  • 555 KILOMETRES
  • 7.300 ELEVATION GAIN
  • 48 HOURS

Facts!

  • Start: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Magde­burg
  • Finish: May 31, 2026, 6:00 PM, Magde­burg
  • Distance: 555 km, 7.300 eleva­tion gain
  • Ride the most epic paved passes of the Harz & Magde­bur­ger Börde
  • Parti­ci­pate solo or as a pair
  • Solo: 199 € | Pair: 398 €
  • Our terms and condi­ti­ons apply.

Route

Star­ting in Magde­burg, the route heads straight south into the mysti­cal lands­cape of Harz Nati­o­nal Park. Begin­ning in the east, you will zigzag your way to the west, conque­ring the highest peaks and passes in the Harz!

After leaving the Harz Moun­tains at Bad Harz­burg and ente­ring the plains of the Magde­bur­ger Börde on your way back to Magde­burg, most of the clim­bing will be over. Howe­ver, be prepa­red for a few addi­ti­o­nal climbs along the way!

What’s inclu­ded

  • Live tracking on Follow­MyChal­lenge, inclu­ding tracker rental
  • Cap with start number
  • GPX track
  • Selec­tion of profes­si­o­nal photos from the media team
  • Finis­her „medal“

Fair-Play Rules

NAVIGATION

Participants must follow the prescribed route. Anyone who shortcuts will be disqualified. If a participant leaves the route, they must continue from the point where they left it.

LIVE GPS TRACKING

Participants must carry the GPS tracker provided by us at all times. This allows us and others to follow Peaks & Plains on the official website.

SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Peaks & Plains must be completed in full self-sufficiency: food, drinks, equipment, and spare parts must be brought along from the start or purchased along the way. Assistance from third parties is not allowed. This also includes drafting (except for pairs). Accommodations cannot be booked before the start.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

All participants must behave in an environmentally conscious manner: dispose of waste properly, respect nature, and leave everything as they found it (or better).

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Peaks & Plains takes place on public roads and is NOT closed to traffic. Participants must follow the traffic rules. Helmets and lights are mandatory. Violations of traffic regulations can result in immediate disqualification (e.g. running red lights or crossing closed railway crossings).

RACE CONTROL

These rules cannot foresee every situation. If necessary, we will evaluate the circumstances and make our decision. Any decision made by race control is final.