Name: 13. Rotary Rallye Witten-Hohenstein 2026
Start: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
Location: ABUS Werk Wetter-Volmarstein (Start/Ziel)

Rotary Rallye Witten

About Rotary Rallye Witten

When around 80 classic and sports cars set off from the ABUS plant in Wetter-Volmarstein (start/finish) on June 13, 2026, for the 13th edition of the Rotary Rallye Witten-Hohenstein, it's a charity event in horsepower format: on a route of about 100 km through the Oberbergisches Land, teams will solve tasks from the roadbook, drive special stages, and tackle riddle posts. All proceeds — with a starting fee of €85 per person — will go to children's and family projects such as music therapy and medical initiatives in Eastern Europe and Africa. Organizers: the Rotary Club Witten-Hohenstein in cooperation with Stadtmarketing Witten.

Dates 13 Jun — 13 Jun 2026

Venue Witten (05954)

Prices 85.00€ — 170.00€

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Rotary Rallye Witten — edition 2026

The 13th Rotary Rallye Witten-Hohenstein 2026 starts and finishes at the ABUS plant Wetter-Volmarstein on Saturday, June 13. Around 80 classic and sports cars will drive a 100 km route through the Oberbergisches Land. Charity event for children's and family projects. Starting fee €85 per person.

13th edition of the Rotary charity rally. Roadbook format with special stages, skill tests, and riddle posts. Classic cars eligible for H-plates and classic sports cars. Proceeds for music therapy, medical initiatives in Eastern Europe and Africa, as well as local Witten family projects.

Highlights Rotary Rallye Witten 2026

13th edition of a charismatic charity rally
Around 80 classic and sports cars
100 km route into the Oberbergisches Land
Roadbook with special stages and riddle posts
Proceeds for children's and family projects
International aid projects (Eastern Europe, Africa)

Programme Rotary Rallye Witten 2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Morning Meet at the ABUS plant Wetter-Volmarstein, drivers' briefing, coffee
Approx. 10:00 AM Start of the first vehicle
During the day Rally route approx. 100 km through the Oberbergisches Land with special stages and checkpoints
Late afternoon Finish at the ABUS plant
Evening Award ceremony, joint dinner, and donation handover

Route

Approximately 100 km through the Oberbergisches Land. Detailed route information with stage posts will be communicated via the Rotary website before the event.

Participants

Limit: 80 vehicles
H-plate classic cars preferred
Classic sports cars allowed
Entry fee: €85 per person

Prices Rotary Rallye Witten 2026

Entry fee €85 per person (driver and co-driver separately). Registration via Jutta Backhaus ([email protected]). Free for spectators along the route.

Practical information

Practical information — Rotary Rallye Witten

Getting There (for Spectators)

To the ABUS plant Wetter-Volmarstein via the A1 (exit Wetter) or A45 (exit Hagen-West), then B226 to Wetter. By train to Wetter (Ruhr).

Registration (for Participants)

Via Jutta Backhaus, [email protected]. Limited to 80 vehicles. Entry fee €85 per person.

Program

Saturday, June 13, 2026: Meet at the ABUS plant Wetter-Volmarstein in the morning, start around 10:00 AM, finish in the late afternoon with award ceremony.

Tip

Spectators can follow individual special stages along the indicated route points — the route map will be published on the Rotary website.

A Charity Rally in Southern Witten

Since its premiere in 2013, the Rotary Rallye Witten-Hohenstein has become a fixture in the Rhenish-Westphalian classic car calendar. What began as an idea by some members of the Rotary Club Witten-Hohenstein has developed into one of the region's most charismatic charity rallies. 2026 marks the 13th edition.

Start/Finish: ABUS Plant in Wetter-Volmarstein

The start and finish of the rally is the ABUS plant at Nielandstraße 33 in Wetter-Volmarstein — Wetter (Ruhr) is located in the Ennepe-Ruhr district, directly southwest of Witten. Before the start at around 10:00 AM, there will be a drivers' briefing and coffee at the starting point. After approximately 100 km of route with numerous special stages, checkpoints, and skill tests, the field will return in the late afternoon.

Around 80 Classic and Sports Cars

The field of participants includes about 80 vehicles — predominantly classic cars eligible for H-plates, as well as classic sports cars. The range extends from pre-war showpieces and Porsche 911s and Mercedes SLs from the 1960s to more recent classics. The entry fee is €85 per person (driver and co-driver separately) — the rally is limited to 80 vehicles.

Benefit for Local and International Projects

All proceeds from entry fees and sponsorships go to non-profit projects for children and families — from music therapy programs and medical initiatives in Eastern Europe and Africa to supporting local Witten family projects. Registration via Jutta Backhaus ([email protected]).

Witten and the Ruhr Area

The city of Witten is located in the Ennepe-Ruhr district in the southeastern Ruhr area — the gateway to the Bergisches Land and Sauerland regions. With Hardenstein Castle, the Hohenstein nature reserve, and the University of Witten/Herdecke, the city combines industrial and natural landscapes. The Rotary Club Witten-Hohenstein has been one of the city's most active service organizations for years.