Eislek Gravel Luxembourg
Date
Sunday 21.06.2026Distances
73 - 109 kmCity
Vianden
Country
LuxembourgOrganised for the first time in Vianden in 2025, the Eislek Gravel Luxembourg was an instant success with lots of riders testing the challenging course.
Course
Emotion and altitude in the heart of Vianden
Right from the start, riders are thrown into a setting where history and challenge go hand in hand. The race begins in the centre of Vianden with a striking cobbled climb, leading straight up to the iconic Vianden Castle, watching over the valley for centuries. It’s a spectacular opening that immediately sets the tone.
From there, the course skirts the castle before heading into the dense Vianden Forest, where a steady climb of around 10 km takes riders to the highest point of the course at 510 metres.
A fast and varied descent follows, mixing asphalt and forest tracks, before the route reaches the banks of the Our River. Along the water, a flowing and playful section winds its way back towards Vianden.
For 2026, the course has been refined compared to last year, with the entire route now fully on Luxembourg soil. Riders take on a 36.6 km loop, done three times for most categories, making up a total distance of 109.8 km, while men over 60 and women over 50 complete two laps (73.2 km). Each lap brings them back through Vianden, building the intensity as the race unfolds on this demanding and scenic circuit.
Profile
The course will have a total elevation gain of 2670m for the 110km and 1780m+ for the 73km. The most difficult climb is in the first 10 kilometres of each lap where the riders climb from 200m to 510m above sea level with especially in the first kilometre percentages above 10%. A second 3km climb follows halfway the course with a third shorter 1km climb 3km before the finish line.
EISLEK
The Éislek in the north of Luxembourg: a region full of wild nature, majestic fortresses, diverse cultural offerings, living traditions and culinary highlights. The perfect place for anyone who wants to switch off, immerse themselves in nature in an active or relaxed way, discover new things and enjoy the finer things in life.
A few highlights in the region
Eislek Pied : The Éislek Pied are a selection of the Éislek’s most beautiful hiking trails. In total, the region has 18, which have been designed according to the strict criteria of the European Ramblers’ Association. More nature for more adventure!
What makes the Éislek Pied special? These nature trails pass through the region’s most beautiful landscapes. Along the way, hikers can explore the Éislek’s fauna and flora as well as numerous historical sites.
Castles : Éislek is home to many castles, which are well worth a visit. You might be asking yourself, why visit several castles in one area? The answer is simple: because they were built in different eras and because each building is unique.
From the impressive and entirely renovated castle of Vianden to the breath-taking fortress of Bourscheid and the mysterious ruins of Esch-sur-Sûre – no two are alike.
Don’t forget to have a look at our event calendar. Every year, a variety of events are hosted in the Éislek’s castles. The perfect opportunity to explore these historic gems in a different light!
Museums : From the Ancient Cloth Factory to the Beermuseum of Diekirch or the Copper Mine Stolzembourg, the Eislek region has a lot on offer for the fans of museums.
For more information https://www.visit-eislek.lu/
