JULY 18 – 19, 2026 | HLINSKO

MONTES FERREI

Extreme unsupported gravel and MTB challenge of the Iron Mountains

“The Iron Mountains are under the protective wings of the great eagle owl. Just as the owl glides silently and smoothly through the beautiful landscape, you too will glide along the trails.”

Race routes 2026

🚲 MTB

120 km

Start: Sobota 18. 7. v 8:30

More off-road, mostly forest and tourist paths. A more technical route with less asphalt, designed for mountain bikes. More about the route ➔

🌾 Gravel

140 – 150 km

Start: Sobota 18. 7. v 8:30

More rideable, mostly gravel roads and forest asphalt. Intended for gravel bikes with min. 40 mm tires, MTB or scooters. More about the route ➔

🦉 Ultra

290 km

Start: Pátek 17. 7. cca v 18:00

For true gourmets. You can expect anything here, the route leads through the Iron Mountains non-stop and without support. More about the route ➔

⏱️ Na zkoušku

60 km

Start: Sobota 18. 7. v 8:30

Kratší trasa pro ty, kteří si chtějí atmosféru Montes Ferrei vyzkoušet. Méně náročná verze vhodná i pro začínající jezdce.. More about the route ➔

Montes Ferrei 2026

Montes ferrei (latinsky) – Hory železné

Termín konání letního ročníku: 18. – 19. července 2026


Race – for some an ultramaton, for others bikepacking and for others a sightseeing trip.


For the summer 2026 edition, three great routes await the participants: 120 km MTB, 140–150 km Gravel a 290 km Ultra for real gourmets. Riders on all types of bikes (without motors), scooter riders, and runners are welcome.

If you are going to ride non-stop with only the necessary breaks to refill water and food or stop to rest and enjoy the sights and landscape, it's up to you. And all without outside support.

An unforgettable sporting and cultural experience awaits you.

Finish for all routes in Hlinsko. The event is without support, so take everything you need with you or get it YOURSELF along the way. The route is by GPX. Attention, be prepared, the route is taken outside of civilization.

There will be a mass start. Registration and payment information can be found in the propozicích, or you can directly fill out the registration form.


The Iron Mountain range is under the protective wings of the great owl.
Just as an owl glides silently and smoothly through a beautiful landscape, so will you glide along the trails.

Race Atmosphere

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