Skip to main content
Fallback
Registration is open!

The Deutschland Rally 2026

Fallback
Become a hero of hearts
and of the Backroads!
Fallback
Germany, like you’ve never experienced it before!
5 Days — 1,500 km
Fallback
and in between only freedom
Moin in the North, Servus in the South
Fallback
No GPS, no excuses!
Navigate with map & compass
Fallback
Are you ready?
Your Team. Your Car. One Mission!

The Deutschland Rally is finally BACK!

One country - endless adventures. One week - countless experiences. 1,500km - incredible diversity. From the wild seas in the north to the highest mountain peaks in the south, through the enchanted forests of the east to the Alps in the south. The Deutschland Rally is the ultimate adventure on your doorstep.

The Deutschland Rally doesn't just go straight ahead. Every bend in the road is taken, with all its ups and downs. The “beloved” German autobahns are taboo! You make your own way along time-honored avenues, alpine panoramic roads and windy coastal paths. Start in May 2026 at the most wicked adventure rally right on your doorstep and discover Germany as you have never experienced it before.
Your old/new school vehicle, no GPS or sat nav, over 1,500km in 5 days through the land of diversity!

The Deutschland Rally!
The time is ripe for the next adventure.

Rally data and application 2026

08 - 12 May 2026

Registration is open!


Quickfacts

The vehicle

Cars
From 2026, all young & classic cars and vehicles will be authorised

Motorcycles
Motorbikes of all classes and years of construction

Vans & Trucks
Modern classic or vintage vans & trucks. Whether VW Bulli, Magirus Deutz fire truck or A-Team Bus GMC Vandura - at the rally also everything is allowed that is big and loud.
Motorhomes and caravans are not allowed. Vehicles built exclusively as motorhomes, e.g. with alcoves, etc., are not allowed.

There is no designated maximum value for your rally vehicle.

More information

 


1/14
STARTING FEE

The starting fee for the Deutschland Rally is 1.200€ for a team of 2.

For each additional team member, an starting fee of 300€ will be charged.

Additional team members can be registered up to one month before the start of the rally.


2/14
Regulations

Codex

  • Map & Compass! No GPS, No highway
  • More adventure on the most spectacular backroads!

Roadbook
You and your team will receive a Roadbook with exciting stage suggestions as well as extraordinary tasks, cool challenges and opportunities for extra fun. The activities and tips in the Roadbook are just a bonus, not mandatory!

All possible, nothing required!


3/14
Your team

How many members can a team have?
There is no upper limit, you just all have to fit in the vehicle.

Charity:
Each team collects 250€ for sustainable charity projects of their choice.
Nothing required - everything possible!

Entry fee:
A team of 2 starts already from 1.200€.
Each additional member 300€.


4/14
Lodgings

From nudist camping on the Brandenburg lakes, to glamorous beach hotels on the coast and cosy mountain guesthouses, everything is allowed! You can decide what you like best on each stage, depending on your spirit of adventure and budget.

At the end of each stage you will find a cosy hotel or guesthouse, so camping is not a must. The spontaneous search for a suitable place to stay on the respective stage is usually no problem during the rally period.


5/14
The Roadway

Road conditions may vary, but don't worry:
The official road book takes you exclusively on tarmac roads - ideal for lowered vehicles.

If you like it wilder, you can of course also opt for gravel tracks, remote mountain passes or pothole courses.
Your route, your adventure.


6/14
START EVENT

The event begins around 10am and the official start takes place between 11 and 12am. 

On the evenings prior, all adventurers can already get to know each other at the pre-adventure-get-together and get in the mood for the upcoming adventures. The event will start around 6pm.

Of course, all friends and fans are welcome.


7/14
The ROADBOOK

At the start of the Deutschland Rally, the Roadbook will be handed over to your team, packed with great stage suggestions, incredible challenges, fun & adventure.

The tasks and adventures have to be solved in the best possible way with your team until you reach the finish line. Creativity and talent for improvisation are key.
The roadbook tasks are not compulsory!


8/14
EVENTS ON THE ROUTE

On the way through Germany, we celebrate awesome rally events with you.

Where and what exactly happens on the route will remain our secret until the start...you'll find out in the Roadbook!


9/14
LIVE TRACKING

With the SAC Live Tracking App for all rally teams, your friends, relatives and colleagues can follow your team live during the rally.

With the app you can view your driven route as well as rally statistics and add photos, videos and comments to the individual stages. You can also create a professionally designed photo book with all your rally memories after the rally.


10/14
Finish Line

In South Germany, we celebrate the successful completion of the Deutschland Rally with a big closing event and, of course, an award ceremony.
There will also be an official hotel recommendation at the finish location.

The winner of the Deutschland Rally Roadbook Competition will earn a starting spot for another SAC rally of their choice worth up to €1,890!


11/14
Spirit of the Rally

The rally community decides here! 

Collect additional points in the Roadbook Competition for your extraordinary vehicle, your helpfulness, your boldness or because you are always up for any kind of fun. Creativity pays off! 

Impress the other teams with your rally spirit!


12/14
RALLY KIT

In your rally kit you will find everything you need for an official rally:

  • Rally vehicle branding with official logos and start numbers
  • Rally T-shirts
  • other great Deutschland Rally merchandising

Your team will receive the rally kit two weeks before the start.


13/14
YOUR CHARITY

Round up 250€ for great charity projects.

You can either collect for one of our selected charity partners or choose a charity project that has always been close to your heart.

Charity donations can be collected any time from the date you sign up to the moment you cross the Finish Line.
More information...

 


14/14

Balkan Express 2025

14Days
5000km
12Countries
Bohemia - Istria 21.08. - 02.09.2025
Discover

Jupiters Flash 2025 - Italy Rally

8Days
2000km
1Countries
Alpen - Palermo 04.10. - 11.10.2025
Discover

Viking Snow 2026

8Days
3000km
4Countries
Hamburg - Kristiansand 24.01. - 31.01.2026
Discover

Baltic Sea Circle Winter 2026

16Days
7500km
9Countries
Hamburg - Hamburg 21.02. - 08.03.2026
Discover

The Deutschland Rally 2026

5Days
1500km
3Countries
North Germany - South Germany 08.05. - 12.05.2026
Discover

Baltic Sea Circle Summer 2026

16Days
7500km
9Countries
Hamburg - Hamburg 13.06. - 28.06.2026
Discover

Viking Sun 2026

8Days
3000km
4Countries
Hamburg - Kristiansand 13.06. - 20.06.2026
Discover

Mountain Summit 2026

5Days
1500km
5Countries
Salzburg - Alpen 04.09. - 08.09.2026
Discover

European 5000 - 2026

14Days
5000km
10Countries
Austria - Belgium 04.09. - 17.09.2026
Discover

CONTACT

The personal data stored with us, such as name, company and telephone number as well as all other information are used exclusively for the communication / inquiry processing and under no circumstances pass on to third parties.