Black Forest

Europe's most atmospheric mountain bike marathon

"Everyone who finishes the ULTRA Bike is a winner." This sentence was coined by Mike Kluge shortly after he won the first edition of the Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon in 1997

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LOCATION

KIRCHZARTEN - GERMANY

118 kilometers and over 3,500 meters of altitude characterize the traditional race in the heart of the Black Forest. The race takes place on and around the Feldberg mountain that, with its 1492 meter peak, is the landmark of Germany's largest low mountain range. Join us in the Dreisam-Valley and the Upper Black Forest to be part of this atmospheric marathon classic that attracts around 5,000 cycling enthusiasts year after year.

TEMPERATURES

Temperatures in July are usually summery warm, reaching 30°C in the valleys on sunny days. Nevertheless, it can also be cool on the peaks. Depending on the weather, low temperatures of about 10°C are possible as well.

Course

118 KM | 3.550 HM

Men and women both start on the ULTRA course with a distance of 118 kilometers and 3,550 meters of altitude to overcome.

DISTANCE ELEVATION TRACK PDF 3D VIDEO Details
118 km 118 km 3,550 HM

Programme

Get ready for 3 unforgettable days dedicated to all the bike lovers in Kirchzarten.
1 FRIDAY, 11 JULY 2025

FRIDAY, 11 JULY 2025

03.00 pm – 04.30 pm Race number pick-up for Bambini Trophy Sports Hall, Schulzentrum Kirchzarten
04.00 pm – 08.00 pm Start number distribution Sports Hall, Schulzentrum Kirchzarten
04.00 pm – 08.00 pm Expo/Bike Fair Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
05.00 pm – 06.00 pm Bambini Trophy Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
from 06.30 pm Biker Party Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
2 SATURDAY, 12 JULY 2025

SATURDAY, 12 JULY 2025

08.00 am – 07.00 pm Start number distribution Sports Hall, Schulzentrum Kirchzarten
09.30 am - 03.30 pm Black Forest MTB Cup Hexenwald - Trailpark
10.00 am – 07.00 pm Expo/Bike Fair Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
03.30 pm Award Ceremony Black Forest MTB Cup Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
from 05.00 pm Pasta party Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
05.30 pm Recognition of Jubilirians Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
06.00 pm Riders'/Teamsmeeting UCI Black Forest Lounge/ Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
07.00 pm ULTRA Bike 25th Anniversary Party Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
08.00 pm Biker Chill out Party Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
3 SUNDAY, 13 JULY 2025

SUNDAY, 13 JULY 2025

06.00 am – 10.00 am Start number collection Sports Hall, Schulzentrum Kirchzarten
10.00 am – 05.00 pm Expo/Bike Fair Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
07.30 am Start ULTRA Pedestrian zone Kirchzarten
08.15 am Start MARATHON Pedestrian zone Kirchzarten
10.12, 10.32 & 10.52 am Start of shuttle (train) to Hinterzarten Train station Kirchzarten
12.00 pm Start SHORT TRACK Hinterzarten
10.00 am – 10.45 am Departure of shuttle (bus) to Todtnauberg Oberrieder Straße, Near SV Kirchzarten
12.30 pm Start SPEED TRACK Todtnauberg/Rathausplatz
03.30 pm Award Ceremony Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
05.30 pm Last finisher Kirchzarten Sports Stadium
 

Ultra Bike Village

The Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon attracts numerous bikers and spectators from near and far each year.

Many companies of the bicycle and leisure industry present themselves in the ULTRA Bike Village. They offer varied products and interesting information to all athletes and visitors.

 

€ 25,000 jackpot

2025 Price Money

The HERO UCI Marathon World Cup boasts a total jackpot of € 25,000. The prizes and the winners of the HERO UCI Marathon World Cup will be awarded on 21 September 2025 at the final Prize Giving Ceremony during La Tramun Sea Otter Europe Event in Girona/Costa Brava (SPA).

All cash prizes are subject to tax withholdings. As per Law 91/1981 (Article 3, Paragraph 2, Letter a) and DPR 600/1973, the withholding tax for Italian residents is 20%, while for non-residents, it is 30%.

 

Registration

Be part of the 2025 event in Kirchzarten.

Setting your goals for the season early on makes training planning easier. "It's always an advantage to spend months preparing for a competition instead of making a last-minute decision and not knowing if you'll make it through at all," says mountain bike pro Simon Stiebjahn, "the fitter you are, the more you can enjoy such a highlight". And a highlight is the Black Forest ULTRA Bike Marathon every year – for the national and international mountain bike family. 

Registrations are already open. Secure your start number now.

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