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Chiemgau Bike Trophy 2026The fun marathon for all cyclists

Gitta Beimfohr

 · 01.01.2026

The weather was perfect for the premiere in May.
Photo: Giacomo Podetti
The second Chiemgau Bike Trophy starts in Ruhpolding in June 2026. All bike categories and age groups are permitted - the only thing missing is stressful timekeeping. Here is the complete programme.

The premiere in May 2025 was a success and had a bit of the Sella Ronda Bike Day in the Dolomites about it: A wildly mixed field of participants of all ages set off together on the alpine trails of the Chiemgau Alps in glorious weather. The panoramic views along the way ranged from Lake Chiemsee and Hochfelln to the peaks of Berchtesgaden and far into the Loferer Steinberge.

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The small round of the Chiemgau Bike Trophy is also suitable for families. Or as a company incentive?Photo: Giacomo PodettiThe small round of the Chiemgau Bike Trophy is also suitable for families. Or as a company incentive?

There was no reason to hurry on the three signposted laps. On the contrary: as with the Dolomites model, the Chiemgau Bike Trophy allows you to take a leisurely stroll. The focus is on the shared touring experience, which is why it doesn't matter what kind of sports equipment you use: mountain bikes, e-bikes and gravel bikes - everything is allowed.

However, there are still refreshment stops and if you want to treat yourself to a Kaiserschmarrn, you can also stop off at a rustic mountain hut for a break.

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At the premiere in May, the start was in Inzell, in 2026 Ruhpolding will set up the starting arch.Photo: Giacomo PodettiAt the premiere in May, the start was in Inzell, in 2026 Ruhpolding will set up the starting arch.

An event that the Chiemgau organisers Inzell, Ruhpolding, Bergen and Siegsdorf also enjoyed a lot, which is why there will be a second edition next June:

  • Date: 12-13 June 2026
  • Start location: Ruhpolding

The 3 routes of the Chiemgau Bike Trophy 2026

This time, the start will not be in Inzell, but in Ruhpolding. The 2026 courses will therefore perhaps be slightly adapted, but will roughly correspond to the three laps of the premiere:

Mountain bikers next to gravelers and e-bikers: without a stopwatch, you can talk shop about the more fun sports equipment.Photo: Giacomo PodettiMountain bikers next to gravelers and e-bikers: without a stopwatch, you can talk shop about the more fun sports equipment.

1. de Griabige:

  • Length: 50 kilometres
  • Uphill: 550 metres in altitude

The route: From Ruhpolding along the Weiße Traun via the Bergener Moos to Siegsdorf and along the Rote Traun via Eck to Inzell and back to Ruhpolding (also suitable for families).

2. de Wuide:

  • Length: 64 kilometres
  • Uphill: 1000 metres in altitude

The route: From Ruhpolding in the direction of Hochfelln and after a 700 metre ascent via Bergen down to Siegsdorf.

3. de Zache:

  • Length: 85 kilometres
  • Uphill: 2000 metres altitude

The route: From Ruhpolding also in the direction of Hochfelln and Bergen to Siegsdorf, then back via Stoißeralm, Teisenberg and Frillensee (two long climbs).

The Chiemgau Bike Challenge starts on the evening before the event with a supporting programme and the best catering.Photo: Giacomo PodettiThe Chiemgau Bike Challenge starts on the evening before the event with a supporting programme and the best catering.

The sponsors will also be there again to provide the best pre-event programme, catering and service stations.

Entry fee: 30-40 euros (if you register by 30 November) up to 60-70 euros (depending on the distance) for last-minute registrants

All information about the event: chiemgaubiketrophy.de

Gitta Beimfohr

Gitta Beimfohr joined the BIKE travel resort during her tourism studies when the Strada delle 52 Gallerie on the Pasubio was closed to mountain bikers. Since Gitta crossed the Alps twice at racing speed, she has favoured multi-day tours - by MTB in the Alps or by gravel bike through the German low mountain ranges.

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