SAY HI TO HERMANN
AMERSFOORT-HERMANN-AMERSFOORT
Say Hi To Hermann takes you from Amersfoort straight into the wild heart of the Veluwe, rolls you across the Achterhoek, and nudges you over the German border into the Münsterland . From there, you will start the Hermannsweg, following it all the way to the iconic Hermannsdenkmal. After saying ”Hi” to Hermann you will follow the Lippe river from the source and follow it towards Naturpark Hohemark where you will cross the border into the Netherlands again. The Rhine river and the National Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug will guide you all the way back home to Amersfoort.
Expect a weekend packed with contrasts: quiet heaths, winding streams, deep forests, open fields, and the occasional climb to wake up the legs. You’ll weave through tiny villages, old fortifications, lively towns, and surprising bits of industrial history — a blend that shows just how rich and varied this region of Europe is.
One weekend. One ride. A whole patchwork of landscapes to explore.
Changing landschapes
A challenging long-weekend escape packed with changing landscapes. Ride 750 beautiful kilometers from Amersfoort across the Veluwe and through the Münsterland to the Hermannsweg, following it all the way to Hermann himself. After greeting him, you turn west along the Lippe River, cross the Achterhoek, and find your way back to Amersfoort.
10 - 13 September 2026
Starting on the 10th of September at 14:00, you will have 76 hours to finish the route (deadline is on September 13th at 18:00). This means that you’ll need to do at least 200 km per day to make the deadline.
On the 10th of September the registrations and pretzel party will take place.
Self-supported
It’s a race against the clock and an adventure at the same time. You’ll be on your own, but never alone, because friends and family can follow you on your tracker.
There’s both a solo and pair category.
RULES
SPIRIT
1. Riders must complete the full course from start to finish
2. Riders must be fully self-supported
3. Riders may not draft at any time (except for the pair category)
4. Riders must comply to local laws at any time
5. Riders are required to always use the provided GPS-tracker
6. Riders use human-powered bikes only (no e-bikes allowed)
7. Riders may not litter
The Say Hi To Hermann is a single-stage race against the clock. Participants plan and research the route and choose when and where to rest, eat and sleep for themselves. It is an individual challenge in which third-party help is not allowed.
Remember that the other participants are fending for themselves as well. So we kindly ask you to adhere to the spirit of
The ROUTe
We use Komoot as our route planning program. You can view the route details through Komoot.
*We reserve the right to make changes to the route. The final route will be shared with the participants approximately one month before before the event. For now, this route is perfectly fine for planning your ride, eat and sleep strategy.
RIDER MANUAL
We have packed all relevant information regarding the event in a rider manual. Please click the button below to give it a read.
*We reserve the right to make changes to the manual. The final manual will be shared with the participants approximately one month before before the event.