1st North Bavarian Forest Work Championships Schwarzenbach a. Wald
International competition for forest workers with live music and wood sculpting in the Frankenwald
About North Bavarian Forest Work Championships
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Forestry as a Sport
Forest work championships originate from the forest nations of Scandinavia and the Alpine region — they combine professional skill with sport: precision sawing, chain changing, precision cuts. The format has been established in Germany for decades; in 2026, the North Bavarian Championship will take place for the first time in Schwarzenbach a. Wald — a small premiere, building on the Frankenwald's tradition as a rich forestry region.
The Five Disciplines in Detail
- Precision Felling: A 38–42 cm thick log must fall exactly onto a target pole 15 meters away. Accuracy and safety are judged.
- Chain Changing: Fastest change of saw chain and bar on the running competition equipment.
- Combined Cutting: Two synchronized cuts (from above and below) must meet exactly in the middle of a 3–8 cm thick log.
- Precision Cutting: Two 35-cm logs are partially sawn without touching the board underneath.
- Delimbing: 28 to 32 branches of a log section must be removed cleanly and quickly — quality and speed.
International Field of Competitors
Over 50 competitors from Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Norway will compete. Around 30 referees and helpers will oversee the competitions. The placement is decided by a points system, with results announced around 5–6 PM on Sunday.
Supporting Program — Franconian Volksfest Atmosphere
- Saturday Evening: Live music by the regional band Bogeymen starting at 7 PM, free admission.
- Sunday: Wood sculptor demonstrations with sale of the created works.
- Both Days: Wild sausages, roast pork, pizza, snacks, and Franconian beers.
Schwarzenbach am Wald and the Frankenwald
The small town in the Hof district is located in the Frankenwald Nature Park, a region rich in tradition for forestry and glassmaking. Wood industry shapes the area to this day, with numerous sawmills, forestry businesses, and the Bavarian Forestry Administration. The premiere of the North Bavarian Championship fits this heritage and is part of the local festival (Heimat- und Wiesenfests) organized by the town together with the local wood forum.
North Bavarian Forest Work Championships — edition 2026
Premiere with International Participation
The town of Schwarzenbach a.Wald is hosting the championship for the first time — confirmed by the town's event calendar and the Holzforum Schwarzenbach. Over 50 competitors from Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Norway are expected. Around 30 referees and helpers will oversee the competition.
Details of the Five Disciplines
- Precision Felling: 38–42 cm thick log, falls onto a target pole 15 m away
- Chain Changing: Quick change of saw chain and bar
- Combined Cutting: 3–8 cm thick discs, synchronized cut from top and bottom
- Precision Cutting: Two 35 cm logs, without damaging the board underneath
- Delimbing: 28–32 branches, judged on quality and speed
Results Announcement
The final results will be announced around 5–6 PM on Sunday. Points system with individual and team scoring.
Programme North Bavarian Forest Work Championships 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Start of competitions at the Schützenstraße festival grounds
- Morning and Afternoon — Disciplines: Precision Felling, Chain Changing, Combined Cutting, Precision Cutting, Delimbing
- 7:00 PM — Live music by the regional band Bogeymen (free admission)
Sunday, June 21, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Continuation of competitions
- Throughout the day — Wood sculptor demonstrations with sale of created works
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Results announcement and award ceremony
Catering
- Wild sausages, roast pork, pizza, snacks
- Franconian draft beers
- Coffee and cake in the afternoon
Highlights North Bavarian Forest Work Championships 2026
- Premiere: 1st North Bavarian Forest Work Championships
- Over 50 competitors from DE, IT, SLO, NO
- Five disciplines — from precision felling to delimbing
- Live music by Bogeymen on Saturday evening
- Wood sculptor demonstrations on Sunday
Prices North Bavarian Forest Work Championships 2026
Free admission to all program points. Food and drinks at festival prices, cash payment at the stand.
Practical information — North Bavarian Forest Work Championships
Getting Here
By car: A9 exit Naila/Selbitz, then country roads towards Schwarzenbach a.Wald. By train: to Hof or Marktredwitz, then bus or taxi to Schwarzenbach a.Wald.
On Site
Festival grounds at Schützenstraße in Schwarzenbach a.Wald. Starts at 9 AM both days. Free admission. Food and drinks available on site, cash payment.
Tip
Combine your visit with a hike in the Frankenwald Nature Park (Döbraberg, Höllental, Hirschsprung).
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Where it takes place North Bavarian Forest Work Championships
Festplatz Schützenstraße
Schützenstraße, 95131 Schwarzenbach a.Wald