Watzmann - Arber Tour (8,000+)

The event "Watzmann - Arber Rundfahrt (8.000+)" is a long-distance 600 km brevet organised by ARA München / Oberbayern, starting and finishing in Munich on 13 June 2026. The route features approximately 8,100 metres of ascent and is run to brevet rules with a 40.0 hour time limit, making it a recognised qualifier for the Randonneur 10,000 distinction and part of the Paris‑Brest‑Paris qualification pathway. The organiser provides route mapping and GPX resources for navigation and the course is presented as a single continuous endurance brevet rather than a multi-stage festival.

The route travels south from Munich via the Valepp, Spitzing Sattel and Sudelfeld, climbs the Niederndorfer Berg and continues through Kössen, Reit im Winkl and the Berchtesgaden area with views of the Watzmann, then returns via Vilshofen, Deggendorf and the Vils valley to finish back in Munich. Riders should expect multiple steep sections including sustained gradients up to around 14% (for example Solla and Niederndorfer Berg) and a mix of rolling and high-mountain roads that test climbing and endurance. The event appeals to experienced randonneurs seeking a high-elevation, qualification brevet with official control points listed along the course.