Glemseck 101 · 2026
Glemseck 101 At a Glance
Glemseck 101 is one of Europe’s most famous outdoor biker gatherings. The name says it all: 101 stands for the 1/8-mile stretch on the historic start-finish straight at Solitude. Café racers, classic racers, and custom-built bikes compete against each other in a knockout sprint—with spectators right on the edge of the track and free admission.
What Makes Glemseck 101 Special
Three days at Solitude
Friday through Sunday. Qualifying, main sprints, vendor area, and stage performances.
Travel, Retail Area, and First Sprint Heats
The vendor and exhibitor area opens, and the first sprint qualifying heats begin on the 1/8-mile track. Camping is available starting Thursday. The main stage opens in the afternoon.
Main Day: All sprint classes in full swing
All sprint classes will be held in a knockout format: Café Racer, Classic Racer, Specials. Spectators right on the track. Evening stage program featuring a headliner.
Sprint Finals, Awards Ceremony, and Closing Ceremony
The finals for all categories, followed by the awards ceremony. The stage and vendor area will remain open until the end of the festival.
What You Need to Know
Free for everyone
No ticket, no registration. Motorcycle parking available right on the grounds.
Camping requires a fee
Motorcycle campground (fee required); admission begins Thursday. Details at glemseck101.de.
Registration for Beginners
Participation in the sprint requires advance registration. See the official website for class divisions and eligibility requirements.
glemseck101.de
Program, Classes, Registration, and Latest Updates.
A8, Leonberg, Solitude
Leonberg is located directly on the A8 between Stuttgart and Karlsruhe. Take the Leonberg-Ost or Leonberg-West exits—the area is signposted from there.
Traffic is heaviest on Saturday. Be sure to book hotels in Leonberg, Böblingen, and Stuttgart well in advance.
Official Website- From
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- Until
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Location
- Glemseck, Leonberg-Gebersheim
- Route
- Historic Solitude Race Track
- admission
- Free of charge
