Black Forest Ultra Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- 31 jul 2026
- Type:
- Gran fondo / Ride
- Kirchzarten · Baden-Württemberg · Germany
- Distances:
- 65/120 km
- Elevation:
- 2.400 m
About
The Black Forest Ultra Gravel in Kirchzarten is not a race: it is an endurance festival set among the fir forests, narrow valleys and panoramic summits of the Black Forest. Under the motto 'A Ride, not a Race', two routes, the Xtensive at 120 km and the Xplorer at 65 km, offer up to 2,400 m of elevation through one of Germany's most iconic landscapes, with views stretching to the Rhine plain and the Vosges on clear days. The untimed format makes it an ideal day to practise low-zone intensity management over long efforts: in Push Training 360 we treat it as a specificity session with periodised nutrition and coach follow-up to turn every kilometre into genuine preparation.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does the Black Forest Ultra Gravel 2026 take place?
The Black Forest Ultra Gravel takes place on 31 July 2026 in Kirchzarten, Baden-Württemberg (Germany), in the Black Forest.
What distances does the Black Forest Ultra Gravel offer?
The event offers two distances: Xplorer at 65 km and Xtensive at 120 km, with 2,400 m of elevation gain.
What type of event is the Black Forest Ultra Gravel?
It is a gran fondo endurance festival, defined by the organisers as 'A Ride, not a Race'.
Where does the Black Forest Ultra Gravel start?
The start is in Kirchzarten, in the Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg region.
How to prepare for the Black Forest Ultra Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 is a 12-week plan with weekly review and 4 phases: aerobic base, threshold building, specificity load and tapering. For the Black Forest Ultra Gravel Xtensive (120 km / 2,400 m), the specificity phase includes long mountain days with high cumulative elevation. As a 'Ride' event, the pacing strategy focuses on consistent effort management rather than competition. The 3-phase nutrition plan is especially important to sustain performance across a high-altitude summer endurance event.
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