Gravity Festival is a multi-day gravel cycling festival that combines adventurous riding, camping, live music, workshops, and community in the heart of the Eifel region of western Germany. Organised by Orbit360, the event is designed to bring riders together for a long weekend of exploration rather than competition.
Held in Kerpen, Germany, the festival offers several route options, including the flagship 88 km Gravity Circuit, alongside shorter rides, social group rides, and trail running activities. Riders explore the rolling hills, forests, volcanic landscapes, and gravel tracks that make the Eifel one of Germany’s best cycling destinations.
Rather than a traditional ultra race, Gravity Festival focuses on the experience both on and off the bike. Participants spend four days camping together, joining guided rides, skills workshops, talks, and evening entertainment, creating an inclusive atmosphere for both experienced bikepackers and riders new to gravel cycling.
Blending challenging rides with a welcoming festival atmosphere, Gravity Festival offers a unique way to experience gravel cycling. It is an event built around adventure, connection, and celebrating the outdoors with like-minded cyclists.
Based on this event's terrain, difficulty and riding style.
At 126 km with 2000 m of elevation gain, Gravity Bike Festival is roughly the distance of 3 marathons back to back.
A Gravel Bike is the right tool for Gravity Bike Festival. Set it up with 45-50mm Tubeless rubber and gear it low — a 38-40T (1x) chainring and 10-51T cassette will keep you spinning on the steeper sections.
We rate Gravity Bike Festival as Beginner overall. Riders should be ready for rough, technical terrain for a good stretch of the route, fairly flat elevation gain, and mild and generally comfortable conditions.
Mark your calendar for August 22, 2026 — Gravity Bike Festival's summer timing means with long daylight hours, though heat can become a real factor.
Surface-wise, expect gravel throughout Gravity Bike Festival — 45-50mm Tubeless tires are a safe bet.