Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled revival of a legendary motorsport event! The Klausenrennen, once hailed as Europe's most challenging hillclimb, returns to the iconic Klausen Pass, promising a spectacular display of historic racing machines and breathtaking alpine scenery.
This meticulously organized event aims to recapture the spirit of the original races held between 1922 and 1934. Participants will tackle the historic 21.5 km route, a demanding course featuring a 1,260m elevation gain, 136 challenging curves, and a maximum gradient of 10.5%. Spectators can anticipate a stunning lineup of approximately 250 automobiles and 150 motorcycles, all built before 1949, including rare and celebrated marques such as Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, MG, Mathis, and Hudson. The competition will be divided into regularity trials, where drivers aim for personal target times, and racing categories based on absolute times, ensuring excitement for every motorsport enthusiast.
Details
- Date: September 25-27, 2026
- Time: Starts 10:00 AM CEST on Friday, ends 10:00 AM CEST on Sunday
- Venue: Klausen Passhöhe, 6465 Unterschächen, Switzerland
- Organizer: Unknown
- Entry/Price: Not specified
- Highlights: Revival of historic Klausenrennen, 21.5 km original route, pre-1949 automobiles and motorcycles, regularity trials and racing categories, exhibition and scrutineering in Glarus, supporting programs in Glarus, Linthal, Urnerboden, and Altdorf.
Discover more on the official event page.