Saarschleifen Bike

Saarschleifen Bike (SaarschleifenBike) is a single-day mountain‑bike festival centred on the Cloef‑Atrium in Orscholz, Mettlach, with the iconic Saarschleife ridge as its backdrop. The event takes place on 26 July 2026 and is presented by the local Saarschleife tourism and event organisers in cooperation with municipal partners. The setting emphasises panoramic viewpoints and a mix of technical singletrack and flow sections that are unique to the Saarland landscape.

The day offers multiple race lines for different abilities, from the Große Schleife Ultra through the Mittlere Schleife and Kleine Schleife to dedicated E‑Bike categories and a companion 7 km run, plus a YoungStar Cup for juniors. There is a corporate Ursapharm Firmenmeisterschaft team competition alongside individual classifications, and participants are provided with route maps, GPX downloads and race services such as timed results and finish provisions. The programme is aimed at both experienced mountain bikers and recreational riders, with the organiser noting that route lengths may still change and advising entrants to check official GPX/course information before race day.