Vienna–Berlin explained
The self-supported ride through Austria, Czechia and Germany revives the forgotten cycling classic, the Vienna–Berlin long-distance ride.
In 1893 the long-distance ride proved the capability of the bicycle system; winner Josef Fischer needed only 31 hours of riding time. This pioneering event of long-distance cycling took place before asphalt roads and was thus a gravel event avant la lettre. The Supergrevet Vienna–Berlin ties in with this pioneering passion — Original Long Distance Cycling.
On gravel roads along the original checkpoints
We have reconstructed the original route from historical documents and follow it on gravel roads, as far as possible along the original checkpoints.
New: for the ’25 edition we follow the route of 1898. While large parts of the original route have since given way to motorways and main roads, the flair of the original event is best experienced on the gravel roads. After all, in 1893 too people rode on unpaved paths.
You set the pace
Whether you want to break Josef Fischer’s record time down in the drops or simply enjoy the landscape and the people at a relaxed pace — the Supergrevet offers you every option. You are your own route boss. Experience the variety and challenges of the course at your own pace and choose your individual speed for an unforgettable day on the bike.
We recommend starting as early as possible to make the most of the daylight and to avoid being caught in the dark should anything unexpected happen. Depending on your level of exertion and the length of the stage, keep an eye on your mental alertness and concentration as well.
Take a (food) break in good time. On long routes eat continuously, before you get hungry, and drink before you are thirsty.
Become part of cycling history
Gravel cycling is not merely the latest fashion from the USA; it actually has a history over a hundred years old. This includes in particular the largely forgotten Vienna–Berlin long-distance ride. Our Supergrevet is therefore not just another random gravel loop through the local fields and meadows, but a cycling classic surrounded by many myths. The long-distance ride between the two imperial capitals of Vienna and Berlin proved for the first time the superiority of the bicycle over the horse and triggered a cycling boom in Austria and Germany at the time.
Finish-line photo of Josef Fischer in 1893 in front of the Tempelhof customs house
