Eiger Bike-Challenge 2027.
MTB marathon · Grindelwald, Berner Oberland · Switzerland
14 Aug 2027
Mountain-bike event in Grindelwald below the Eiger north face, with four marathon and fun routes from the Bärplatz plus an enduro race over five stages served by the Firstbahn shuttle. The long route packs 4,200 metres of climbing into 80 kilometres and offers an A and a B line on the Öpfelchüechliweg-Brandegg descent; gravel bikes are barred from the marathon routes. An adult-and-child category on the 20-kilometre loop and a kids' race complete the programme.
Entries open 9 Aug 2026Entry deadline: 31 Dec 2026Datasport
Frequently asked questions
When is Eiger Bike-Challenge 2027?
Eiger Bike-Challenge takes place on 14 Aug 2027 in Grindelwald, Berner Oberland. Check the organiser's site for the final word.
What routes does Eiger Bike-Challenge offer?
The options are Long marathon route with an A and a B line on the Öpfelchüechliweg-Brandegg descent; gravel bikes are not permitted (80 km / 50 mi, 4200 m / 13780 ft climbing), Shorter marathon route; gravel bikes are not permitted (50 km / 31 mi, 2500 m / 8202 ft climbing), Easier route in the Fun Easy Terrain category (30 km / 19 mi, 1500 m / 4921 ft climbing), Shortest route in the Fun Easy Terrain category (20 km / 12 mi, 900 m / 2953 ft climbing), The 20-kilometre route ridden as a pair of one adult and one child (20 km / 12 mi, 900 m / 2953 ft climbing) and Enduro race over five stages on natural trails, with a Firstbahn shuttle and a field capped at 200 riders (25 km / 16 mi, 820 m / 2690 ft climbing), as published by the organiser.
How do I enter Eiger Bike-Challenge?
Entries are handled by the organiser via Datasport. Registration opens on 9 Aug 2026. The button above takes you to the official page.
Dates, routes and conditions from the linked organiser sources; the official page always has the final word. Not affiliated with the organiser. Every entry is source-checked — nothing here is AI-generated or estimated.