Why You Should Go
Flag start motorcycle sprints on a former racing circuit, free to watch from the grandstand
Format
Three Day Festival
Crowd
Riders and custom bike fans from across Europe, no published crowd figure
Vibe
Free biker festival with sprints and late night bands
About This Event
Glemseck 101 is a free motorcycle festival built around old school 1/8 mile sprint races, run with a flag start and knockout heats on the road beside Hotel Glemseck. It sits on part of the old Solitude racing circuit outside Leonberg, with a three kilometre dealer mile on two closed state roads and live bands into the night.
1What to Expect
2027 is the 20th anniversary edition, running Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September 2027.
The 1/8 mile sprints run on Saturday and Sunday in several classes and brands. The grandstand on the northern edge of the sprint track holds over 1,200 people. In 2026 the classes were Sprint International, Big Coffee, Cafe Racer and Classic Racer, plus guest sprints from the Rocket Race Club, Starrwars, Rockt Roller and Mofa Kult CH. The 2027 classes are not announced yet.
The dealer mile runs about three kilometres along two closed state roads, with over 100 exhibitors from Germany and Europe selling custom bikes, parts, clothing and gear, plus food trucks and a beer garden.
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Live bands play the 101 stage on Friday and Saturday evenings and the stage program runs until 01:00, with smaller bands at spots around the site. A motorcycle church service runs on the Main Stage on Sunday morning.
Exhibitors run test rides from the western entrance. In 2026 Honda, Suzuki and Royal Enfield took registrations online ahead of the weekend.
Every brand and every style of bike is welcome, and road legal, registered motorbikes can park on the site itself.
2Best Way to Experience It
- Friday runs 18:00 to 22:00 as the opening night, with bands on the 101 stage.
- Saturday runs 10:00 to 22:00, the longest day: sprints in the daytime and the stage into the night.
- Sunday runs 11:00 to 18:00 with the second day of sprints, and car parking drops to €10.
- The grandstand is free and unreserved. Trackside access at the 1/8 mile and the start zone is for accredited press only.
About the Venue
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Glemseck
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving, Public transport, Rideshare and taxis, Best value route
Driving
- The site is off the A8 and A81 at the Leonberg Ost exit by the Leonberger Dreieck, and stewards direct cars to the main car park on the Rappenberg, in front of the western entrance.
- Car parking is a €15 flat rate (including a €3 voucher for the 101 merchandise stand on spends from €30) and €10 on Sunday, as of October 2026.
- The Mahdental road from Stuttgart is closed all weekend, motorbikes included, so access is only from Leonberg or Frauenkreuz.
- Drivers from Stuttgart can also park along the closed L1188 between the Warmbronn junction and the Hedersbach bend, on a steep slope.
Public transport
- No shuttle or public transport route is published for 2027.
Rideshare and taxis
- No pickup or drop off point is published for the festival.
Best value route
- Riding in on a road legal, registered motorbike costs nothing to park.
- The Leonberg entrance off the A8 and A81 has the most bike parking and a flat footpath in.
- In past years the site closed to bikes from 11:00 on Saturday and Sunday when it got too full, and bikes then park in front of the entrances.
Tickets and entryCash and cards, Bringing things in
Cash and cards
- Most stalls take cash only because mobile coverage on the site is patchy, so card payment works in only a few places.
Bringing things in
- Drones are banned across the site, the car parks and the campsites.
- Knives with a blade longer than 4 cm cannot be carried.
- Helmets and jackets can be left with the Streetbunnycrew helmet check on the dealer mile for a donation.
Staying overCamping and where to stay
Camping and where to stay
- Tent camping on the meadows behind Hotel Glemseck is €25 per tent for the whole stay (two person tents, double for a tent up to four people), cash only at the gate, with no advance bookings.
- It opens on the Thursday morning and includes washing containers with hot water.
- Motorhome pitches on the meadow below the Rappenberg are €60, very limited and not bookable.
- Hotels and guesthouses around Leonberg offer 101 rates when asked at booking.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Just want to look around?
Entry is free all weekend in 2027, including the dealer mile, the stage program and the 1/8 mile grandstand.
?Coming with reduced mobility?
Visitors arriving from the Leonberg exit show their ID at the 101 checkpoint for the reserved paid parking at the entrance. A companion can drop off near the entrance, and there is a wheelchair accessible toilet behind the 101 stage.
?Want to race in it?
Riders apply for a starting spot in the 101 sprints by class, and the organiser has put 2027 sprint application information on its home page.
6Cost Breakdown
| 2027 prices | Price |
|---|---|
| Entry free all weekend | |
| Car parking | €15 flat rate, €10 on Sunday (published October 2026) |
| Motorhome, camper or caravan with towing vehicle | €60 (published October 2026) |
| Tent camping | €25 per tent for the stay, cash only (published October 2026) |
Last verified: 5 November 2026Official link: glemseck101.de
Tags
CampingMulti Day EventShoppingLive MusicFree EntryNight EventWheelchair UsersHave a GoMotorbike FestivalFood and DrinkDrag RacingMotorbikes
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