This is gonna be fun!
Matschfuss goes international!
For the first time, the start and finish of Matschfuss are outside Germany; the best day on two wheels is now also available with Kaiserschmarrn. We want to check out the gravel paths of Austria with you for two days and will be staying in Ternberg.
THE WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Friday
11:00 AM - Collection of Race Documents (Hohlrieder Bakery 1st Floor)
3:00 PM - Start of Kaiserschmarrn Prologue
4:00 PM Alpine Hut Party
6:00 PM Race Briefing
Saturday
11:00 AM - Start at the Main Stage
6:00 PM - Party on the market square with band, DJ,...
Sunday
9:30 AM FLAT FOOT TRAIL RUN
11:00 AM Breakfast by C-SOL
ALL DAY - Various activities (SUP, paragliding, ...) for self-booking
NO RACE
Applies to us in the North and also in Austria: Matschfuss is not a race, but the best day you can spend on two wheels.
We organize everything for you. All you have to do is show up and enjoy. The most important thing should always be clear: have fun riding and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
THE ROUTES
As always, the routes will only be revealed shortly before the start, as we love to surprise you. But we can tell you this much: The prologue will be short but intense! Approximately 13 km with 980 vertical meters. Phew!
Then the main stage is 80 km of the finest Upper Austrian gravel, with or without raisins, whatever you prefer. You'll have to conquer 1650 vertical meters. It's best to ride with a bike computer, as the route will be navigated via GPS. Don't have a bike computer? No problem – our partner WAHOO will be on site and has rental devices available.
FOOD & NUTRITION
A central element of every "Matschfuss": cuisine. Even before the start, you can fortify yourself with various delicacies. Along the way, you'll find the usual awesome checkpoints with food and drinks to prepare you for Ternberg's gravel. Of course, still pack gels or bars and water, just to be safe! At the finish line, there will be a delicious (non-alcoholic) beer and Kaiserschmarrn. Doesn't that make your mouth water? Got hooked? Then let's go:
CAMPSITE
WE HAVE A SPOT FOR YOU
So that you are well accommodated, we have rented a campsite. From THURSDAY-MONDAY you can stay there for a small fee and spread out. Make yourselves at home
JOBS
For our events, we are always looking for active support in all areas. If you're keen to get involved and help organize the best gravel events in the world, then get in touch with us! Whether it's a participating medic in the field, distributing start bags, or anything else, we appreciate all help and will, of course, reward it accordingly!
FAQ
Start and finish
Start and Finish: Location. We start on Friday from 3 PM and on Saturday from 11 AM. Various food trucks will be available at the start and finish area. Toilets are available, and showers can be found in the nearby school. There will also be a cloakroom for your belongings.
Registration
Everyone aged 18 and over can register. There are 70 early bird tickets, after which the regular price category will be activated. There are also tickets that are only for the prologue: Friday Ticket. We will provide a ticket exchange for anyone who realizes after registering that they cannot make it after all.
Routes
We will publish the routes as GPX and on komoot shortly before the event. The prologue is 13 km with 980 meters of elevation gain. Saturday's route is 80 km / 2400 m of elevation gain. Some sections will be technically demanding and steep, yet each stage is manageable for beginners. There will be no signage, and navigation will be exclusively by GPS.
Nature and Codex
- We respect nature – we leave nothing but our tire tracks.
- We respect and support our fellow riders – fairness comes first.
- There is no place here for racism, exclusion or discrimination.
- We ride with each other, not against each other – the shared journey counts as much as the destination.
Arrival and Accommodation
There will be parking spaces near the start and finish!
You can stay, for example, here:
Kirchenwirt Mandl Dorfplatz
- Directly at the start/finish
- 15 rooms
- Kirchenplatz 9, 4452 Ternberg, Austria
- Tel.: +43 7256 8848 Mobile: +43 6609880067
- E-Mail: info@kirchenwirt-mandl.at
- Internet: https://kirchenwirt-mandl.at/impressum/
Gasthof & Alpenpension Koglerhof
- approx. 10min downhill ride to the town square (approx. 300 HM uphill return)
- 15min by car
- 20 rooms
- Wurmbach 35, 4452 Ternberg
- Phone: +43 7256 8644
- E-Mail: info@koglerhof.at
- Internet: www.koglerhof.at
Gasthof Blasl
A-4460 Losenstein • Bahnhofstraße 3
Tel. +43 (0) 72 55 / 62 15
https://www.gasthof-blasl.at/
info@gasthof-blasl.at
CAMPING
You can book a spot for a tent or a motorhome with your ticket. Although there is no electricity, you will have access to sanitary facilities and showers. The campsites are at the outdoor pool and the old sports field, where you will be directed on site. There will be a separate parking area for motorhomes. Everything is in direct proximity to the start!
Checkpoints
There will be a checkpoint on the route on Saturday after approx. 40 km. Food and drinks will be waiting for you there, and you'll also have the opportunity to refill your water bottles. There will also be vegan options for food.
The prologue will lead you to a hut at the summit that serves Kaiserschmarrn, which you will simply love.
Schedule
Friday
11:00 AM - Race packet pick-up (Hohlrieder Bakery 1st floor)
3:00 PM - Prologue start
4:00 PM - "Hüttengaudi" (lodge party)
Saturday
11:00 AM - Start at the Main Stage
6:00 PM - Party in the market square with band, DJ,...
Sunday
9:30 AM - PLATTFUSS TRAILRUN
11:00 AM - Breakfast by C-SOL
ALL DAY - Various activities (SUP, paragliding, ...) to book yourself
Bicycle and equipment
You need a bicycle, and it absolutely must be off-road capable! A gravel bike is highly recommended, MTBs are also fine. We recommend choosing tires with a minimum width of 40 mm; wider is better. The tread should also be suitable for loose ground and, if necessary, mud (knobby). Definitely bring tire levers and spare tubes so you don't get stranded. A bike computer also makes sense, as the route will be followed by GPS and is not signposted. Your gearing should be chosen to suit the climbs, meaning a small chainring and a large cassette. Especially during the prologue, it will be steep!