Ride'n Gravel Testival 2026 – The gravel weekend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

From May 22 to 24, 2026, Sport Conrad invites you to the first Ride'n Gravel Testival at CONradl in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A weekend full of adventure, community, nature experiences, and state-of-the-art bike technologies. A weekend for all gravel fans.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gravel biker, everyone will find the perfect challenge at the Ride'n Gravel Testival. Guided rideouts between 30 and 120 kilometers, a group sunset ride, ladies' rideouts, exciting workshops on technique, route planning, or bikepacking, as well as yoga sessions ensure a varied program.

Highlight: A dedicated test track allows you to experience bikes and equipment directly in the terrain. Brands such as Scott, Schwalbe, Gore, Ortlieb, Oakley, Sweet Protection, Garmin, and many more will be there.

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ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THE GRAVEL TESTIVAL

Relaxed festival atmosphere

The heart of the event beats at the CONradl Bike Store, where test equipment, advice, and community come together. Participants can test bikes, compare products, and talk directly to brand ambassadors and experts on site. In the evenings, get-togethers, music, and the familiar Testival flair invite you to network and celebrate.

Highlights

> Test the latest equipment from renowned manufacturers

> Guided routes for all fitness levels

> Women-only rides!

> Workshops on bikepacking, bike service, route planning...

> Yoga sessions before the rides

Location

As the venue, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a picturesque backdrop and cool trails for a weekend full of gravel adventures.

Route overview

Test track

There is a 17-kilometer test track where you can test ride the bikes.

Friday - Sunset Ride

Group ride with all Testival Pass holders. Not a guided tour! The route will also be provided with GPS data.

Relaxed group ride, approx. 30 kilometers. Ends at the Conradl Bike Shop with drinks.

Official opening of the event, including presentation of the program.

Eibsee - Sunset Ride

Distance: 30 km

Elevation gain: 560 m

Difficulty: medium

Ride-outs on Saturday and Sunday

Guided tours in groups of max. 10 people.

Saturday - Full-day tours

Ehrwalder Alm - Gaistal

Distance: 82 km

Elevation gain: 2,000 m

Difficulty: difficult

Karwendelrunde

Distance: 108 km

Elevation gain: 1,700 m

Difficulty: difficult

Walchensee - Staffelsee

Distance: 123 km

Elevation gain: 1,380 m

Difficulty: medium

Saturday - Half-day tours

Loisach Tour

Distance: 40 km

Elevation gain: 460 m

Difficulty: easy

Isar Reservoir

Distance: 43 km

Elevation gain: 680 m

Difficulty: easy

Plansee Loop

Distance: 65 km

Elevation gain: 650 m

Difficulty: medium

Sunday – Half-day to full-day tours

Loisach Tour
Distance: 40 km
Elevation gain: 460 m
Difficulty: easy

Isartal-Sylvensteinsee
Distance: 98 km
Elevation gain: 1,330 m
Difficulty: medium

Ehrwalder Alm - Gaistal
Distance: 82 km
Elevation gain: 2,000 m
Difficulty: difficult

Karwendelrunde
Distance: 108 km
Elevation gain: 1,700 m
Difficulty: difficult

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Friday, May 22

> Afternoon: Arrival of participants

> 16:00 - 18:00: Registration and welcome coffee

> 18:30 - 20:30: Sunset-Ride: Community Ride approx. 30 kilometres

> From 21:00: Opening Testival, Drinks & Workshops

Saturday, May 23

> 07:30 - 08:30: Morning-Flow Yoga Sessions

> from 08:30: Testival Start - all-day rental of test equipment

> 09:00 - 10:00: Welcome & Registration Day-Pass

> 10:00 - 17:00: Various guided rideouts ( 40-120 kilometres )

> 10:00 - 14:00: Workshops for afternoon riders

> 14:00 -17:30: Rideouts afternoon

> 16:30 - 18:00: Test rides or yoga session

> from 19:00: Community evening incl. Dinner and party

Sunday, May 24

> 08:00 - 09:00: Morning flow yoga session

> 09:00 - 09:30: Welcome for the day & rental of the test material

> 09:30 - 14:00: Guided rideouts

> 14:00 - 15:00: Final workshop

> till 15:00: Return of material, closing & farewell

Expo & Test Equipment

The expo is located in front of the CONradl Shop and extends around the entire Sport Conrad store.

The following brands will be present:

Scott: Bikes, shoes, clothing
Ortlieb: Bike bags
Sweet Protection: Helmets, glasses
Fizik: Shoes
Tunap: Workshops, lecture
Garmin: Bike computers, smartwatches
Wahoo: Bike computers
Coros: Bike computers
Maloja: Clothing

Ticket options

Testival Pass

Regular: €200
Early bird: €180 (book by February 28)

The Testival Pass is your ticket to the Ride'n'Gravel Testival. The Testival Pass guarantees you access to all rideouts, workshops, and, of course, the exclusive evening events.

Here is an overview of the Testival Pass package:
> Participation in the Sunset Ride
> Goodie bag from Sport Conrad
> Test Scott gravel bikes (at least once during the weekend guaranteed)
> 1 yoga session
> Participation in the daily guided rideouts
> Participation in the workshops
> Participation in the community evening

Day Pass (Saturday or Sunday)

Regular: €100 (Saturday), €70 (Sunday)
Early Bird: €90 (Saturday), €60 (Sunday) (booking until February 28)

Here is an overview of the Day Pass package:
> Participation in the rideouts
> Goodie bag from Sport Conrad
> 1 yoga session (subject to availability)
> Participation in the daily guided rideouts
> Participation in the workshops
> Participation in the community evening including dinner (Saturdays only)