MTB-VÄTTERN · 11 JUNE 2027
MTB-Vättern 2027
25 or 50 km on gravel roads and trails in Motala, along the Göta Canal and Lake Vättern. Next time: Friday, 11 June 2027, with starts between 17.00 and 18.00.
25/50KM
Rulla is not the organiser of MTB-Vättern. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se.
- START · MOTALA0 KM
- MOTALA IP29 KM
- FINISH · MOTALA50 KM
MTB-Vättern in short
- 01WhenFriday, 11 June 2027, a Friday evening. Starts run between 17.00 and 18.00, and the finish closes at 22.00.
- 02Two distances25 or 50 km, both from Motala. The long one has depots at Dunteberget, Motala IP and Smedsby, the short one at Dunteberget.
- 03An entry-level raceThe route is fairly easy to ride: gravel roads, trails and some hills. It suits both newcomers and those who have ridden for years.
- 04Who can rideAnyone from the year they turn 8. Children ride the 25 km with a parent or another adult.
- 05Sign-up and priceThrough vatternrundan.se. 750 SEK until 13 January 2027, then the price goes up. 1,000 SEK if you sign up on the spot in Motala.
- 06Running late?On the 50 km you must reach the split before 20.15. Otherwise you take the short course to the finish.
MTB-Vättern route and map
Gravel roads, trails and hills around Motala, along the Göta Canal and the lake. The long course has three depots, the short one has one.
50 KM
- 0 KMMotalaSTART
- 19 KMDuntebergetDEPOT
- 29 KMMotala IPDEPOTHalfway, back in town
- 38 KMSmedsbyDEPOTThe last depot
- 50 KMMotalaFINISH
25 KM
- 0 KMMotalaSTART
- 14.4 KMDuntebergetDEPOT
- 25 KMMotalaFINISH
GPX
- 50 km: The whole route, 48 km and 267 m of climbing, for your bike computer or phone. Free to download.
- 25 km: The whole route, 25 km and 145 m of climbing, for your bike computer or phone. Free to download.
How hard is the route?
The organiser calls it an entry-level race: mostly gravel road and easier trail, with some hills. If you have ridden some trail on your MTB you will manage the 25 km; the 50 km takes a bit more practice.
The speed groups on the 50 km
On the 50 km you pick your own speed group when you sign up, by how long you think it will take.
- ADVANCED1.45–2.10H
- TOUGH2.10–2.30H
- MEDIUM2.30–3.00H
- MODERATE3.00+H
MTB rides on Rulla
Clubs post trail rides and MTB evenings in Rulla. Find one at your pace before the race.
A Friday evening in the forest.
How to get ready
6 weeks with three key sessions a week: a long ride at the weekend, one VO2max session and one threshold or tempo session. Warm up for 15 minutes before the intervals.
- 6 WEEKS TO GOLong ride1.5 h of trailVO2max5×3 min uphillThreshold / tempo3×8 min threshold3.5 h
- 5 WEEKS TO GOLong ride2 h of trail and gravelVO2max4×4 min uphillThreshold / tempo3×10 min, low cadence uphill4 h
- 4 WEEKS TO GOLong ride2 h on terrain like the courseVO2max30/15: 2 sets × 10Threshold / tempo3×8 min over/under4.5 h
- 3 WEEKS TO GOLong ride2.5 h, the race distance at an easy paceVO2max40/20: 3 sets × 6Threshold / tempo2×12 min threshold4.5 h
- 2 WEEKS TO GOTAPERLong ride1.5 hVO2max4×3 minThreshold / tempo2×8 min threshold3 h
- RACE WEEKLong rideThe race, Friday eveningVO2max3×2 min openers on TuesdayThreshold / tempo20 min easy with short bursts2 h
Which bike for MTB-Vättern?
A mountain bike, with or without rear suspension. The route is easy to ride, so a gravel bike with wide tyres works too if you are used to it. E-bikes: check the rules on vatternrundan.se.
RULLA
Find your next ride on Rulla.
Clubs post their long rides before Vätternrundan in the app. See who rides near you, at your pace, and say you’re coming.
Common questions
When is MTB-Vättern 2027?
Friday, 11 June 2027. Starts run between 17.00 and 18.00, and the finish closes at 22.00.
How long is MTB-Vättern?
You pick 25 or 50 km. Both start and finish in Motala.
How hard is the route?
Fairly easy: gravel roads, trails and some hills. The organiser calls it an entry-level race.
How long does the 50 km take?
Between 1 h 45 and over 3 hours, depending on speed group. Most take between 2 and 3 hours.
Can children ride?
Yes, from the year they turn 8. Children ride the 25 km with a parent or another adult.
How much does MTB-Vättern cost?
750 SEK until 13 January 2027 for adults, roughly half for ages 8–14. 1,000 SEK on the spot in Motala.
More about Vätternrundan
THE WEEK’S OTHER RIDES, AND GRAVEL IN SEPTEMBER
Rulla is not the organiser of MTB-Vättern. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se. Go to vatternrundan.se
