The Rhön Cycle Marathon in Bimbach has established itself as a firm fixture in the cycling calendar. In 2025, thousands of cyclists will once again flock to the tranquil village on the edge of the Rhön on Whitsun weekend. The event offers a mixture of challenging marathon routes for ambitious cyclists and shorter routes for families and leisure cyclists. The marathon routes have long been fully booked - but there are still places available for the shorter RTF routes.
Rhön Cycle Marathon with gravel premiere
As a novelty, the organiser is presenting two routes designed for Gavelbikes in 2025. The shorter route covers 49 kilometres and has an elevation gain of around 900 metres. The longer version stretches over 81 kilometres with around 1600 metres of elevation gain. Both routes run along varied country lanes and paths on the edge of the Rhön and through the Schlitzerland. According to Scheiber, the new gravel routes offer both sporting challenges and impressive nature experiences. The routes are also suitable for mountain bikes.
Rhön cycle marathon and RTF routes
Sunday, 8 June 2025, is all about the Rhön Cycle Marathon. Around 2000 starters will take on the three marathon routes. The shortest Tour B covers 183 kilometres and 2700 metres in altitude. Tour C covers 214 kilometres and 3,500 metres in altitude, while the most challenging Tour E covers 258 kilometres and 4,800 metres in altitude. The starting places for all marathon routes have already been allocated.
Rhön Special Cup for last-minute travellers
Those who were unable to secure a starting place for the marathon have the opportunity to take part in the Rhön Special Cup. There are four RTF routes to choose from: The shortest Tour 1 with 52 kilometres, Tour 2 over 86 kilometres, Tour 3 with 116 kilometres and the longest Tour 4 over 159 kilometres. You can register for these routes online or directly on site.
Rhön Cycle Marathon supporting programme
In addition to the sporting activities, the event offers an extensive supporting programme. A bike fair with various exhibitors will take place on the festival site. In addition, free camping directly at the event location creates a special festival atmosphere. With up to 6,000 cyclists populating the village of 2,000 inhabitants, the event is set to be a real highlight. Bimbach for a few days to become the "Wacken of cycling", as the organiser describes it. Those interested can find further information and registration options for the routes that are still available on the official website of the Rhön Cycle Marathon: www.rhoen-radmarathon.de
Kristian Bauer
Editor
