Wilde Geest Gravel – Autumn Edition
Gravel bike tour through the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park along the Hunte river
2026
About Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn
Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn — edition 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizers in the summer. The structure will follow the proven key points of previous years: joint start in Wildeshausen, route of approximately 52 kilometers along the Hunte, refreshment stop halfway, and a joint conclusion in the finish area with refreshments and socializing.
The specific start time, logistics, and route details will be communicated to registered participants before the event day.
Highlights Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn 2026
- Approx. 52 km gravel tour through the Wildeshauser Geest
- Route along the Hunte river
- Around 240 expected participants
- Start and finish in Wildeshausen
- Social tour, not a race
Programme Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn 2026
Schedule – September 20, 2026
- Morning: Arrival and registration at the start/finish area in Wildeshausen
- Briefing on route, safety, and refreshment stations
- Joint start for the Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn Edition
- Approximately 52 km on mixed paths along the Hunte
- Refreshment station on the route
- Finish in Wildeshausen
- Conclusion with refreshments and exchange within the gravel community
Route Features
- Gravel paths through forests and heathlands
- Hunte river meadows with scenic passages
- Megalithic tombs and historic farmsteads as route scenery
- Low to moderate elevation profile
Note
Updates will be communicated on @wilde.geest (Instagram) and via email.
Prices Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn 2026
Practical information — Wilde Geest Gravel Autumn
Date 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Route
Approximately 52 kilometers along the Hunte river through the Wildeshauser Geest Nature Park. Predominantly gravel paths, farm tracks, and quiet side roads.
Start and Finish Area
Wildeshausen, 27793 Wildeshausen. Specific start address and schedule will be communicated before the event.
Registration
Registration is through the Wilde-Geest Initiative. Contact: [email protected]. Current information is shared on the Instagram channel @wilde.geest.
Equipment
A gravel bike or other all-terrain bicycle is recommended. Helmet is mandatory. Weather-appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions are recommended.
Gravel Biking in the Wildeshauser Geest
Gravel biking is a cycling sport that has developed rapidly in recent years. It combines the speed of a road bike with the off-road capability of a mountain bike and is particularly suitable for mixed routes of asphalt, gravel, forest paths, and field tracks. The Wildeshauser Geest, with its extensive forests, heathlands, geest ridges, and Hunte river meadows, offers an almost ideal terrain for this sport.
52 Kilometers Along the Hunte
The Autumn Edition covers approximately 52 kilometers along the Hunte river and through typical geest landscapes. The route mainly runs on paved gravel paths, farm tracks, and quiet side roads, designed to showcase the scenic diversity of the nature park. Characteristic features include old farmsteads, ancient oaks, glacial erratic boulders, and megalithic tombs that shape the image of the Wildeshauser Geest.
A Tour, Not a Race
The event is deliberately not a competition but a joint ride with a sporting ambition. Participants ride at their own pace, with the focus on experiencing nature, technical enjoyment, and interaction within the gravel community. With around 240 participants in past editions, Wilde Geest Gravel is one of the largest gravel events in the region.
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