# Alptraum Bike Challenge 2027

> Alptraum Bike Challenge 2027 is expected to start in July 2027 in Maurach, Austria. The date is based on the 2026 edition; the organiser has not confirmed it yet. The route is 350 km long with 8,000 m of climbing. Format: Race, on gravel, without a personal crew (unsupported). Registration is not open yet. All details come from the organiser, last checked on 30 September 2026.

Page: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/alptraum-bike-challenge/ · German version: https://watt-the-f.com/kalender/alptraum-bike-challenge/

- Date: July 2027 · Date expected (based on the 2026 edition)
- Start: Maurach, Austria
- Distance: 350 km · Climbing: 8,000 m
- Support: Unsupported · Race · Surface: Gravel
- Organiser: https://www.alptraumbikechallenge.com/
- Source: https://www.alptraumbikechallenge.com/ (last checked 2026-09-30)
- In the calendar: https://watt-the-f.com/en/calendar/?event=alptraum-bike-challenge-2027

## What it’s about

The Alptraum Bike Challenge is an unsupported gravel/MTB bikepacking loop with start and finish in Maurach on the Achensee: around 350 km and 8,000 m of climbing on gravel and back roads through Tyrol. Along the way you are completely on your own.

Date expected (based on the 2026 edition): the organiser has not yet announced the next edition. Based on the 2026 edition: start 31 July at 6 am, finish cut-off 2 August at 6 pm (60 hours). Besides gravel tracks there are also hike-a-bike sections and demanding stretches.

## Past editions

- 2026: 31 July – 2 August 2026 · Source: https://www.alptraumbikechallenge.com/

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