SandSpirit – European Sandboarding Championship
European Sandboarding Championship at Monte Kaolino
About SandSpirit
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Boarding on the Sand Dune
Monte Kaolino near Hirschau is a globally unique attraction: an approximately 120-meter-high dune of kaolin sand, created as a byproduct of kaolin mining. This is where SandSpirit takes place annually, held as the European Sandboarding Championship since 2024. All sandboarders and snowboarders are invited – no club or association membership is required, and snowboarders quickly find their way on the sand.
Competition and Disciplines
Races are held in disciplines such as parallel slalom, boardercross, and water slide. The lift operation and infrastructure are provided by the Skiclub Monte Kaolino e.V. SandSpirit is a purely non-profit event by sandboarders for sandboarders – entry fees and sponsorship contributions go exclusively towards the execution, organization, and necessary equipment.
Action and Party
Besides the sporting competition, SandSpirit is known for its exuberant atmosphere: sandboarding by day, party by night. Supported by regional sponsors, the event attracts participants and spectators from all over Europe.
Regional Context
Hirschau is located in the Amberg-Sulzbach district in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. Monte Kaolino is the town's tourist landmark and a living testament to the region's kaolin mining history.
SandSpirit — edition 2026
From July 9 to 12, 2026, Monte Kaolino in Hirschau will once again become the stage for the European Sandboarding Championship. Participants from all over Europe will compete in disciplines such as parallel slalom, boardercross, and water slide – all sandboarders and snowboarders are invited, without the need for club affiliation. Registration via sandspirit.de has been open since April 30, 2026. Lift operation and infrastructure are provided by Skiclub Monte Kaolino e.V. In addition to the competition, SandSpirit ensures a lively party atmosphere on the unique sand dune.
Programme SandSpirit 2026
Four days of competition and program at Monte Kaolino. Disciplines: parallel slalom, boardercross, and water slide. Registration via sandspirit.de open since April 30, 2026. Evening entertainment program with party. Lift operation by Skiclub Monte Kaolino e.V.
Highlights SandSpirit 2026
- European Sandboarding Championship at the unique Monte Kaolino
- Disciplines: parallel slalom, boardercross, and water slide
- Open to all sandboarders and snowboarders without club affiliation
- Non-profit event by sandboarders for sandboarders
- Action by day, party by night
Prices SandSpirit 2026
Entry fees for active participants; details and registration via sandspirit.de.
Practical information — SandSpirit
Getting There
Hirschau is located in the Amberg-Sulzbach district, easily accessible via the A6 (exit Amberg-Ost) and the B14. Monte Kaolino is situated on the outskirts of Hirschau.
Registration
Active participants can register via the website sandspirit.de. Contact: [email protected].
Note
The detailed program is published in advance on sandspirit.de.
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Where it takes place SandSpirit
Monte Kaolino
Monte-Kaolino-Straße, 92242 Hirschau