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Lolosruhe, Kalmit and Annaberg give the stage several clear pressure points. The race can become hard early and still explode again in the finale.
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Stage 3: Herxheim – Bad Dürkheim
From Herxheim to Bad Dürkheim comes probably the most distinctive profile stage: the Palatinate Forest, the double Kalmit passage and an Annaberg finale make the day selective.
- Date
- 22 August 2026
- Distance
- 170.8 km
- Elevation
- 3,444 m
- Character
- Palatinate Forest stage with a double Kalmit
Deutschland Tour 2026
Stage race character
From Herxheim to Bad Dürkheim comes probably the most distinctive profile stage: the Palatinate Forest, the double Kalmit passage and an Annaberg finale make the day selective.
Race situation
The Kalmit passages can reduce the peloton significantly. After that, the decisive factor is who still has enough reserves for positioning and the finale.
Team focus
For Team Storck MRW Bau, Stage 3 is a day for resilient climbers and riders with good timing. Support through the hard sections will be decisive.
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The stage is more than a number on the calendar. What matters is how profile, distance and race situation work together.
What defines this stage?
Lolosruhe, Kalmit and Annaberg give the stage several clear pressure points. The race can become hard early and still explode again in the finale.
Which race situation is likely?
The Kalmit passages can reduce the peloton significantly. After that, the decisive factor is who still has enough reserves for positioning and the finale.
What does the stage mean for Team Storck MRW Bau?
For Team Storck MRW Bau, Stage 3 is a day for resilient climbers and riders with good timing. Support through the hard sections will be decisive.
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