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MTB-Vättern

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5 June 2026

A lakeside MTB event in two distances

MTB-Vättern is an entry-level event with two distances, 25 and 50 km, suitable for both new and experienced mountain bikers. The course is relatively easy to ride and offers great variety, with gravel roads, trails, hills, and scenic views along Göta Canal and Lake Vättern.

Race host

Race map

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Plan your entire experience

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Book accommodation

There is always accommodation available for everyone during the Bike week, but the standard and range may vary. We recommend booking well in advance to find an option that suits you.

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Rent a bike

Through Vätternrundan’s partner ListNRide, you can book a bike online and pick it up at the event area in Motala in June! With just a few clicks, you can book a bike for yourself – or for your entire group.

Bronze medals for the Vätternrundan 315 km cycling event in Motala, Sweden.

Medal engraving

After all the miles and experiences from the ride, your medal becomes a memory for life. Now you can make it even more personal by engraving the year, your name, and your finishing time.

Age limit

From the year you turn 8. Children are recommended to ride MTB-Vättern 25 km accompanied by a parent or adult.

Entry fee

The earlier you register, the lower the fee.

Period 1 (July 1, 2025 – January 14, 2026)
15 years and older: SEK 710
Ages 8–14: SEK 300

Period 2 (January 15 – March 17)
15 years and older: SEK 800
Ages 8–14: SEK 325

Period 3 (March 18 – June 4)
15 years and older: SEK 850
Ages 8–14: SEK 400

On-site registration (in Motala)
15 years and older: SEK 900
Ages 8–14: SEK 500

Start times

First start 17:00

Cut-off times

The finish line closes at 22:00. There is also a cut-off time where the long and short distance divide. If you are riding the longer event you must have passed this point no later than: 20:15. Failure to do so will result in you being invited to continue along the shorter distance.

Special participant needs

The goal is for the events to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you need to participate with a special bike and/or together with a companion rider, you are warmly welcome to contact the Vätternrundan office in connection with your registration.

Please briefly describe your needs so that an individual assessment can be made to create the best possible conditions for your participation. The starting point is always the individual’s experience, and solutions are developed in dialogue when needed. In some cases, additional information may be required.

We recommend getting in touch well in advance of your registration.
Email: info@vatternrundan.se
Telefon: +46 (0)141-22 32 90

Pace groups – this applies to MTB-Vättern 50 km

MTB-Vättern 50 km uses self-seeded pace groups. The grouping ensures that you start with riders at a similar pace, reducing congestion and overtaking, and contributing to a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

When registering via Vätternrundan’s My pages, you choose the pace group that best matches your level and riding profile. The seeding is self-assessed, meaning you evaluate your own ability.

Advanced (estimted race time 1.45-2.10 h)
Your ability: Suits you that are used to be in the front of the race and who are in a very good physical shape and is a technically skilled mountainbike cyclist with extensive experience in cycling in the terrain.

Tough (estimated race time 2.10-2.30 h)
Your ability: Suits you that are holding a high speed, in both open parts and more technical parts of the course.

Medium (estimated race time 2.30-3 h)
Your ability: Suits you that exercise regularly and is used to hold an accurate speed both in the open parts and more technical parts of the course.

Moderate (estimated race time 3 h+)
Your ability: Suits you that recently discovered the charm with MTB and/or would like to bike in a smoother speed.

Here you’ll find the most frequently asked questions

Vätternrundan's FAQ

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Get ready for the Canyon Power Climb – great prizes up for grabs

MTB-Vättern is a recreational ride, but together with our friends at Canyon, we’ve added a short competitive segment for everyone riding MTB-Vättern 50 km.

How the competition works
The challenge is to ride as fast as possible up the course’s most legendary climb. Your time is recorded both at the bottom and at the top of the climb. The fastest woman and man to reach the top will each win a pair of new MTB shoes, the Canyon Tempr CFR Off-Road (value SEK 3,999).

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Spectator spots along the course

MTB-Vättern is an urban-close event with plenty of easily accessible spots to cheer from. Feel free to bring friends and family to Motala and let them follow your ride along the course.

Find the spectator spots on the map

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