15/09/2026
Lakes ‘n’ Knödel 2026 was the third edition of the unsupported bikepacking adventure through the Alps, and it kept the formula that made the first two work: good gravel, good mountain food, and a route that treats a plate of Knödel as legitimate climbing motivation. Riders gathered in Fuschl am See for the briefing and rolled out on a few days to cover 725 km and 14.000 metres of elevation. The line heads from Fuschl through Salzburg, crosses from Bavaria into Tyrol, back into Bavaria, and finishes in the Lake Constance area; this year pointing towards the Bregenzerwald, with the exact finish kept as a surprise.
More than 30% FLINTA participation across the first two editions, makes tgem sim for a real 50/50 field, sadly still rare in ultra-distance cycling, and the fact that Lakes ‘n’ Knödel could commit to it in only its third year says a lot about the community the event has built: around slow-travel, lakes, gravel, and knödels!
We really also hope to see many of you there next year again! Lets aim for that 50/50! 🌱
