SaarschleifenBike 2026

SaarschleifenBike is Saarland’s largest MTB marathon, held at the Cloef-Atrium Orscholz visitor and conference center in Mettlach, Germany. The race day centers on the Saarschleife valley, the prominent bend in the Saar River that lends the event its name. Riders select from 35, 50, or 100 kilometer MTB routes, accommodating beginners, experienced marathon riders, and those seeking a lengthy off-road challenge. The 35 km Sport Track and the 50 km half-marathon route offer e-bike categories. Juniors are included in the program, and company teams automatically compete in the Ursapharm Corporate Championships. Organizers frame this as a comprehensive mountain-bike day, not solely an elite competition, supported by the municipality of Mettlach, inMEDIA, and sponsors.