Precision opener
The Brilon time trial creates the first gaps early and puts every rider directly into race mode.
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Sauerland Rundfahrt 2026
Four stages across South Westphalia: time trial in Brilon, mountain stages, the Wenholthausen circuit and the finale to Winterberg.
- Dates
- 3-6 September 2026
- Stages
- 4
- Distance
- 403.5 km
- Character
- time trial and mountain stages
Race Preview
Four days in the land of a thousand hills
The Sauerland Rundfahrt is compact, but demanding. Time trial, hilly terrain and circuit racing require clear team roles, smart pacing and attention until the final kilometre.
Sauerland selection
The mountain stages demand toughness, climbing strength and a setup that stays efficient across changing profiles.
Circuit rhythm
Wenholthausen adds repetition, fatigue and tactical decisions that matter more with every lap.
Stages
All Sauerland Rundfahrt stages
Each stage page includes race preview, elevation profile and route map in the Storck MRW Bau visual style.
Stage 1 · 03.09.2026
Brilon - Brilon
The opening stage is short, but far from harmless: in Brilon, precision matters from the first metre. The time trial sets the first order of the race and rewards riders who combine rhythm, technique and power.
- Distance
- 13.5 km
- Elevation
- 340 m
- Character
- short time trial
Stage 2 · 04.09.2026
Brilon - Siedlinghausen
Stage 2 runs from Brilon to Siedlinghausen and takes the race deep into the rolling Sauerland. Direction changes, climbs and fast transitions make the day the first major endurance test.
- Distance
- 135 km
- Elevation
- 2,945 m
- Character
- hilly mountain stage
Stage 3 · 05.09.2026
Wenholthausen Circuit
The Wenholthausen circuit is honest because it repeats the same questions again and again. Riders who remain well positioned after several laps can make the difference in the finale.
- Distance
- 122 km
- Elevation
- 3,710 m
- Character
- repeated circuit stage
Stage 4 · 06.09.2026
Arnsberg - Winterberg
The finale from Arnsberg to Winterberg fits the Sauerland Rundfahrt perfectly: plenty of elevation, a hard final section and a finish near the Astenturm. The general classification can still move significantly here.
- Distance
- 133 km
- Elevation
- 2,400 m
- Character
- finale at Kahler Asten
Context
Why this race fits the team
The Sauerland Rundfahrt combines regional relevance with real sporting demands. These are exactly the races that show how stable a young team is: before the start, during the race and throughout daily recovery.
Race toughness
Four race days in a compact window show who remains consistent and who can still react under fatigue.
Team work
The stages require clear communication, protection for the right riders and courage in decisive race phases.
Sauerland profile
Many climbs are not extremely long, but they keep coming. That is what makes the race selective.
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