Name: Albstadt MTB Classic in Bullentäle 2026
Start: 2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-27T00:00:00+00:00
Location: MTB-Strecke Bullentäle

MTB Classic Albstadt

About MTB Classic Albstadt

From September 25th to 27th, 2026, the Bullentäle near Albstadt-Burgfelden will once again transform into the heart of the German mountain bike scene. The Albstadt MTB Classic brings together junior aces, ambitious hobby riders, and club teams on one of the most demanding courses in Southern Germany. Highlight in 2026: The German Champions U15 and U17 will be determined on the Bullentäle course – the final stop of the national junior series. The event is organized by RSG Zollern-Alb in cooperation with the Bund Deutscher Radfahrer.

Dates 25 Sep — 27 Sep 2026

Venue Albstadt (08417)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

MTB Classic Albstadt — edition 2026

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Three-day MTB race weekend on the Bullentäle course. Saturday: Youth races U7–U19 and German Championship U15/U17 as season finale. Sunday: Team Race 2h. Free admission for spectators.

The Albstadt MTB Classic 2026 marks the season finale of the German junior series. Decisions for the U15 and U17 titles will be made on the Bullentäle course. On Sunday, the Team Race 2h also opens up the possibility for license-free teams to compete in the classic Bullentäle setup.

Highlights MTB Classic Albstadt 2026

German Championship U15 and U17 as season finale
Cult Bullentäle course with technically demanding trails
Team Race 2h also for license-free teams
Albstadt as the Bike Capital of the Swabian Jura
Free admission for spectators

Programme MTB Classic Albstadt 2026

Friday, September 25, 2026

Setup of rider paddock in Bullentäle
Course open for training
Advance registration and bib pickup

Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Youth Races

Morning: Bambini and school classes U7, U9, U11
Afternoon: U13 races
Late Afternoon: German Championship U15 and U17 races
Evening: U19 races
Award ceremonies to follow

Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Team Race

Team Race 2h for club and hobby teams
Award ceremony in the afternoon

Prices MTB Classic Albstadt 2026

Free for spectators. Entry fees vary by class; advance registration via albstadt-mtb-classic.org.

Practical information

Practical information — MTB Classic Albstadt

Getting There

By car via A 81 (exit Empfingen or Geislingen) and B 27/B 463 to Albstadt-Ebingen, then follow signs towards Burgfelden/Bullentäle. Parking along the course and in the Burgfelden district. By train to Albstadt-Ebingen (HzL connections from Tübingen), then shuttle or taxi to the course.

Registration

In advance via albstadt-mtb-classic.org. Late registrations on-site are limited. License required for official races (BDR), Team Race can also be ridden without a license.

Admission

Completely free for spectators. Catering and bike wash on-site. Helmets are mandatory in the entire rider paddock and on the course.

Bullentäle — Cult Course of German Mountain Biking

The Bullentäle above Albstadt's district of Burgfelden has been one of Germany's defining cross-country courses for decades. Roots, steep sections, fast trails through the Black Forest foothills, a technical challenge that demands real bikers – and a landmark for Albstadt as the Bike Capital of the Swabian Jura. Here, the RSG Zollern-Alb has been hosting the Albstadt MTB Classic for years, traditionally at the end of September.

Three-Day Race Weekend

From September 25th to 27th, 2026, the MTB Classic will be a packed race weekend. The rider paddock in Bullentäle opens on Friday, with training laps on the course available. Saturday features the youth races U7 to U19 – from the youngest Bambini classes through the growing school and youth categories up to U19. Decisions will be made in the German junior series, including the German Championship U15 and U17 as the final points race. Sunday features the Team Race 2h: a two-hour format for club teams and hobby combinations, ideal for newcomers.

Course and Technical Profile

The course runs in several laps through the Bullentäle and over the Burgfelder Höhe. Key sections include the narrow root passage at the start, the steep section "Burgfelder Stich," and the fast descent back into the valley. Course length varies between 2.5 km (U7) and around 5 km (Team Race) per lap, depending on the class. The pit area and finish line are located directly in Bullentäle, with short distances for riders, support staff, and spectators.

Albstadt — Bike Capital of the Swabian Jura

Albstadt in the Zollernalb district (AGS 08417) has made a name for itself as the German Mountain Bike Capital with the 2020 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and several UCI World Cup stops. The Bike Arena Albstadt is among the most densely marked MTB trail networks in Central Europe – over 60 tours around the districts of Ebingen, Tailfingen, Lautlingen, and Onstmettingen. The Albstadt MTB Classic uses the Bullentäle section of this network, firmly anchored in the national race calendar.

Spectators and Atmosphere

Admission is free – you can follow the races directly from the course edge. Catering from the club tent (chicken, Swabian Maultaschen, cake, coffee, regional drinks), bike wash, material stands from local dealers. Family-friendly atmosphere: While the little ones complete their first race lap, parents chat about tire compounds and suspension travel settings.