ElbSpitze Dresden - Passo di Giau 2026

ElbSpitze is an ultra-distance road bike marathon starting in Dresden and leading to a difficult Alpine climb. Held in early July, a new route is selected annually. The Passo di Giau route covers 778 km with 11,900 meters of elevation gain. This is not a leisurely tour; the group maintains a fast pace, rides through the night, and targets completion of the Alpine finish in approximately 36 hours. The course departs Saxony, heading south towards the Alps, with support vehicles, provisions, and crew assisting riders in maintaining their schedule. Teamwork, enabling the group to manage considerable fitness disparities. Previous finishes have included Edelweissspitze, Stilfser Joch, Monte Zoncolan, Kitzbueheler Horn, Koralpe, and Mangart. The series focuses on selecting a challenging mountain objective and reaching it collectively from Dresden.