Name: Hohenloher Bergfest 2026
Start: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-19T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Sportgelände TSG Waldenburg

Hohenloher Bergfest

About Hohenloher Bergfest

For nearly eight decades, the Hohenloher Bergfest at the Waldenburg sports grounds has combined athletic competition with a traditional Volksfest (public festival). The Kratschmayer Triathlon and the H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon are the central events, complemented by the Bergfest-11er-Cup (football), athlete awards, dance choreographies, and a comprehensive program for families. The 78th edition runs from July 17th to 19th, 2026 — one of the most traditional sports festivals in the Hohenlohe district.

Dates 17 Jul — 19 Jul 2026

Venue Waldenburg (08126)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Hohenloher Bergfest — edition 2026

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The 78th Hohenloher Bergfest runs from Friday, July 17th, to Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at the TSG Waldenburg sports grounds. Highlights: Kratschmayer Triathlon, H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon, Bergfest-11er-Cup (football), athlete awards, dance choreographies, festival tent. Free admission to the festival grounds.

78th Hohenloher Bergfest 2026

The 2026 Bergfest weekend traditionally combines sport and Volksfest. Friday opens with a festival tent program and athlete awards, Saturday is dedicated to the Kratschmayer Triathlon, and Sunday features the H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon and the Bergfest-11er-Cup in football.

The festival tent is open all three days — live music, dance choreographies by TSG gymnasts, Hohenlohe specialties, and cold beer ensure the typical Bergfest atmosphere.

Highlights Hohenloher Bergfest 2026

78th Edition — Tradition since 1948
Kratschmayer Triathlon
Children's Cross-Duathlon (for young athletes)
Bergfest-11er-Cup in Football
Festival tent with live music

Programme Hohenloher Bergfest 2026

Program July 17–19, 2026

Friday, July 17 — Bergfest Opening, Festival Tent Evening, TSG Athlete Awards, Live Music
Saturday, July 18 — Kratschmayer Triathlon (Registration via tsg-waldenburg.de), parallel festival tent program, gymnasts' dance choreographies in the evening, live band
Sunday, July 19 — H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon, Bergfest-11er-Cup (Football Tournament), Family Afternoon, Closing late afternoon

Sports Competitions

Kratschmayer Triathlon — Swim, Bike, Run, Hohenlohe route
H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon — Mountain bike and run for young athletes
Bergfest-11er-Cup — Football tournament for local teams

Festival Tent

Live music Friday and Saturday evenings
Hohenlohe specialties (Maultaschen, Schupfnudeln, sausage, bread)
Draught beer, regional wines, cocktails

Prices Hohenloher Bergfest 2026

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Triathlon and Cross-Duathlon entry fees apply after pre-registration. Food 5–12 EUR, drinks 3–5 EUR in the festival tent.

Practical information

Practical information — Hohenloher Bergfest

Getting There

Take the Hohenlohebahn from Öhringen to Waldenburg, then a 10-minute walk to the sports grounds. By car, take the A 6 (exit Öhringen-Waldenburg) and the L 1051. Parking is available at the sports grounds.

Admission

Admission to the festival grounds is free. Entry fees for the Triathlon and Cross-Duathlon depend on registration via tsg-waldenburg.de. Food and drinks are available in the festival tent.

Sports Registration

Triathlon and Children's Cross-Duathlon require pre-registration via TSG Waldenburg. On-site registration may be possible depending on the discipline.

Sport and Volksfest Since 1948

The Hohenloher Bergfest in Waldenburg boasts 78 years of tradition: what began in 1948 as a post-war revival of TSG Waldenburg has become one of the most important sports festivals in the Hohenlohe district. The organizer is TSG Waldenburg e.V. (Turn- und Sport-Gemeinschaft, founded 1848), a multi-sport club with football, triathlon, gymnastics, athletics, and children's cross-duathlon — all disciplines participate in the Bergfest.

Kratschmayer Triathlon and Nepper Cross-Duathlon

The sporting highlight is the Kratschmayer Triathlon, named after a former club pioneer. Swimming, cycling, and running lead the athletes through the Hohenlohe landscape around Waldenburg. Simultaneously, the H.U. Nepper Children's Cross-Duathlon takes place — a mountain bike and running combination that particularly attracts young athletes. Both competitions have supra-regional significance and draw athletes from Hohenlohe, Baden-Württemberg, and Northern Bavaria.

Bergfest-11er-Cup and Athlete Awards

Besides the triathlon and cross-duathlon, the Bergfest weekend is dedicated to the Bergfest-11er-Cup: a football tournament featuring local teams and guest teams. The TSG's athlete awards honor deserving members and successful athletes of the club year. Dance choreographies by the gymnasts, demonstrations by the children's cross-duathlon group, and a colorful supporting program round off the weekend.

Waldenburg — On the Mountain in the Hohenlohe District

Waldenburg is a town of just under 3,000 inhabitants in the Hohenlohe district, situated on a ridge (hence the name "Bergfest" — mountain festival) with an impressive view of the Hohenlohe region. Waldenburg Castle, once the seat of the Princes of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg, dominates the townscape. Waldenburg is connected to Heilbronn via Öhringen by the Hohenlohebahn railway. Bergfest visitors often combine the weekend with a castle tour or a walk at the "Schöne Aussicht" (Beautiful View) viewpoint.