Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein
Traditional Pentecost Regatta in canoe racing on the Bleiloch Reservoir — Saale-Orla District
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Canoe Racing on Germany's Largest Reservoir
The Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein is traditionally held on the Pentecost weekend on the Bleiloch Reservoir — Germany's largest reservoir by volume —. The organiser is the Wassersportverein Rosenthal Blankenstein e.V., one of Thuringia's most traditional canoe and rowing clubs. Athletes of various age groups meet for canoe racing: single kayak (K1), double kayak (K2), canoe (C1), and relays over different distances.
Pentecost on the Bleiloch Reservoir
Pentecost marks the start of the season in the Thuringian Slate Mountains — the days are getting longer, the lake is warm enough for the competitions, and the region is coming alive. In addition to the sporting competition, the Pfingst-Regatta is one of the convivial highlights of the spa town's spring programme: angler meadows with barbecue stands, boathouses on the shore, and a packed programme at the landing stages bring athletes, families, and onlookers together.
Bad Lobenstein — Moor Spa in the Saale-Orla District
Bad Lobenstein is located in the Saale-Orla District in the south of the state of Thuringia, at the transition from the Thuringian Slate Mountains to the Franconian Forest. The town is a state-recognised moor spa with an Ardesia-Therme, Lobenstein Castle, and a dense network of hiking trails around the Bleiloch Reservoir. Those arriving for the regatta can easily combine water sports with a visit to the thermal baths or a boat trip on the reservoir.
Saale — Lifeline of the Thuringian Slate Mountains
The Bleiloch Reservoir is fed by the Saale river, which flows through southern Thuringia and offers one of the most beautiful water sports areas in Central Germany in its slate mountain valleys. With the Pfingst-Regatta, the local water sports clubs set a sign for a long tradition of canoe racing on the upper Saale.
Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein — edition 2026
Pfingst-Regatta 2026 — Pentecost Weekend
The Pfingst-Regatta 2026 falls on May 23rd and 24th, 2026. Organised by the Wassersportverein Rosenthal Blankenstein e.V., it invites canoeists from Thuringia and Central Germany to the season opener on the Bleiloch Reservoir. On the programme: competitions in the classic disciplines of canoe racing — K1, K2, C1, relays — over various distances.
Sport, Lake, and Spring
Pentecost on the Bleiloch Reservoir means long spring days, warm water, and a region awakening after the winter months. Athletes camp or stay in guesthouses and boathouses around the reservoir. The regatta is part of the official event calendar of the town of Bad Lobenstein, which accompanies the Pentecost weekend with additional programmes around the spa town.
Programme Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein 2026
Programme Highlights 2026 — Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein
- Saturday, May 23, 2026: Arrival and boat inspection at the Bleiloch Reservoir, first heats starting in the morning, competitions in K1, K2, and C1 boat classes over various distances
- Sunday, May 24, 2026: Finals, relay competitions, award ceremony in the afternoon
- Organiser: Wassersportverein Rosenthal Blankenstein e.V.
- Disciplines: Single and double kayak (K1, K2), canoe (C1), relays (various age groups)
- Accompanying programme: Snacks, drinks, and live commentary at the competition venue
Current regulations and entry lists: via the Wassersportverein Rosenthal Blankenstein e.V. and the official event calendar of the town of Bad Lobenstein at bad-lobenstein.de.
Highlights Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein 2026
- Canoe racing in various boat classes (K1, K2, C1, relays)
- Pentecost weekend on the Bleiloch Reservoir — Germany's largest reservoir
- Season opener in Thuringia's water sports calendar
- Organiser: WSV Rosenthal Blankenstein e.V., a traditional club on the upper Saale
Prices Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein 2026
Admission free for spectators. Athlete registration fees are handled by the organising club.
Practical information — Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein
Date 2026
Saturday, May 23, 2026 to Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost weekend).
Location
Bleiloch Reservoir near Bad Lobenstein, Saale-Orla District, Thuringia.
Getting There
By car: A9 Berlin–Nuremberg to Schleiz, then L1095 to Bad Lobenstein. By public transport: Bad Lobenstein station on the Saalfeld–Blankenstein line.
Admission
Free for spectators. Registration fees for athletes are charged by the water sports club.
Tip
Combine the regatta with a visit to the Ardesia-Therme or a hike around the Bleiloch Reservoir — the region offers numerous viewpoints.
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Where it takes place Pfingst-Regatta Bad Lobenstein
Bleilochstausee bei Bad Lobenstein
Bleilochstausee / Saale, 07356 Bad Lobenstein