Hackenpedder Bikepacking

Hackenpedder is a self-supported bikepacking event that traverses the German state of Schleswig-Holstein between the North Sea and the Baltic. The 2026 edition starts on 13 June from Kiel and offers two loops of roughly 1000 km or 650 km on a mix of gravel tracks, forest paths, dykes and quiet farm roads, including some steep coastal sections. Participation is capped at 130 riders and the organisers recommend a gravel bike with 40 mm or wider tyres.