The Dresden-Plauen race is a challenging 174km road race that starts in Dresden and finishes in Plauen. The route includes many tough and long hills, including the Badberg (1,8km @ 5,6%), Steiler Wand von Meerane (0,35km @ 12,0%), Pohlitzer Berg (2,1km @ 5,5%), Gorschnitz (2,0km @ 6,1%) and Jocketa (0,8km @ 9,0%) - making it an ideal test of a cyclist’s endurance and strength! It also features few flat roads throughout its l...
Read moreThe Dresden-Plauen race is a challenging 174km road race that starts in Dresden and finishes in Plauen. The route includes many tough and long hills, including the Badberg (1,8km @ 5,6%), Steiler Wand von Meerane (0,35km @ 12,0%), Pohlitzer Berg (2,1km @ 5,5%), Gorschnitz (2,0km @ 6,1%) and Jocketa (0,8km @ 9,0%) - making it an ideal test of a cyclist’s endurance and strength! It also features few flat roads throughout its length.
Dresden is a city that has been through many changes over the years - from its glorious Baroque architecture to its tumultuous history as part of East Germany during the Cold War era - it has seen it all! Plauen is a smaller city located in the Vogtland region of Germany with stunning natural landscapes to explore. Regardless of the outcome of the race here one thing is certain: the riders will have gained invaluable experience while navigating these two unique pieces of German history!