Scary Schotter
Route description 2026
The Rose Gravel Race once again takes you across the Hoheward spoil heap in 2026, combining fast gravel sections, punchy climbs, technical passages and impressive views across the Ruhr region.
Starting from the event grounds at Zeche Ewald, the course first leads onto the Balkonebene before continuing onto the former service road of the spoil heap. Loose, coarse gravel and gradients of up to 10% will challenge both your fitness and your bike-handling skills.
Important for 2026: Due to the closure of the Horizontobservatorium, the course layout changes at approximately kilometer 3.5. From here, the race follows a new section before later rejoining the familiar route.
The remainder of the lap features a mix of fast descents, flatter sections and technical passages before the main descent takes you back towards the event area. A varied and demanding course with everything you would expect from a true gravel race in the heart of the Ruhr region.
