Get ready to navigate your way through the VFM Orientierungsfahrt in Niedersachsen 2026! After an eight-year break, this classic event returns to celebrate the club's 35th anniversary, challenging participants to rely on their map-reading skills rather than GPS. It's a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts to test their navigational prowess and enjoy a scenic drive.
This event is designed as an "Ori for Jedermann" (orientation for everyone), meaning the tasks are the same for all classes, but the scoring varies. You can compete in various categories: YO for vehicles 20 years and older, S (Schnupperklasse) for beginners in these older vehicles, A for beginners, B for advanced drivers, and C for experts. The organizers promise a focus on the core concept of orientation, avoiding overly difficult tasks like jumps or fishbone layouts. The day begins with vehicle inspection at 12:00 PM, followed by staggered starts from 2:01 PM. Enjoy a lunch at the start location, "Zwitscherstübchen," and a celebratory barbecue buffet at the finish, "Weetmüller's Hof-Café" in Hamwiede.
Details
- Date: 2026-09-26
- Time: Vehicle inspection from 12:00 PM, starts from 2:01 PM
- Venue: Start at "Zwitscherstübchen," Bendingbosteler Dorfstraße 26, 27308 Kirchlinteln-Klein Heins, Germany. Finish at "Weetmüller's Hof-Café" in Hamwiede.
- Organizer: Verein für Motorsport in Niedersachsen e.V. im ADAC
- Entry/Price: Not specified
- Highlights: Classic orientation drive, multiple competition classes (YO, S, A, B, C), focus on map reading, lunch at start, barbecue buffet at finish, 35th club anniversary celebration.
Find more information on the official event page.