VÄTTERNRUNDAN 100 KM · 12 JUNE 2027
Vätternrundan 100 km 2027
100 km from Motala for everyone, on a regular bike or an e-bike, with the Omberg climbs and views over the lake. Next time: Saturday, 12 June 2027, with starts between 12.30 and 13.00.
100KM
Rulla is not the organiser of Vätternrundan 100 km. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se.
Ride it in a group.
Pick the pace you want to hold and see the clubs that train at it.
CLUBS TRAINING AT 30 KM/H
The first groups are added over the winter
We are collecting the clubs and teams training for the Vätternrundan week, with their pace groups. Riding as a group? Add yours below.
- START · MOTALA0 KM
- RÖK55 KM
- FINISH · MOTALA100 KM
Vätternrundan 100 km in short
- 01WhenSaturday, 12 June 2027. Starts run between 12.30 and 13.00, and the finish closes at 21.00.
- 02How far100 km, starting and finishing in Motala, on the same route as Tjejvättern.
- 03How long3 to 5 hours for most, stops included. On an e-bike it is usually quicker.
- 04Who can rideAnyone from the year they turn 12. Riders aged 12 to 14 ride with a parent or another adult.
- 05E-bikes are welcomeThe e-bike must meet EN 15194: at most 250 W, with the motor helping only up to 25 km/h.
- 06Sign-up and priceThrough vatternrundan.se. 950 SEK until 13 January 2027, then the price goes up. 1,100 SEK if you sign up on the spot in Motala.
Vätternrundan 100 km: route and map
South from Motala along the lake, through the Omberg climbs and back across the Östergötland plain. Three depots on the way; the same route as Tjejvättern.
- 0 KMMotalaSTART
- 32 KMBorghamnDEPOTBy the lake, just before Omberg
- 55 KMRökDEPOTAfter the Omberg climbs: the hardest part is done
- 79 KMSkänningeDEPOTFlat across the plain to the finish
- 100 KMMotalaFINISH
GPX
- The whole route, 101 km and 323 m of climbing, for your bike computer or phone. Free to download.
How hilly is the route?
Mostly flat. The climbs at Omberg are the only real resistance; after Rök it is open plain where the wind matters more than the hills.
The whole of Vätternrundan on Rulla’s map
How long does 100 km take?
Pick your target time and how long you stop, and see the average it takes and when you finish.
WORK OUT YOUR PACE
Average with stops
25.0KM/H
Rolling average
27.3KM/H
Halfway, 50 km
14:30
Finish
16:30
Per 50 km
1 h 50
Starts run between 12.30 and 13.00. Your exact start time is in your entry.
Long rides before the Vätternrundan week
No long rides posted yet. Clubs post them from February; get an email when the first one is up.
A hundred kilometres, for everyone.
How to train for 100 km
8 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.
- 8 WEEKS TO GOLong ride1.5 h, ~40 kmVO2max4×3 min, 3 min restThreshold / tempo3×6 min threshold3.5 h
- 7 WEEKS TO GOLong ride2 h, ~50 kmVO2max5×3 minThreshold / tempo3×8 min threshold4 h
- 6 WEEKS TO GOLong ride2.5 h, ~60 km in a groupVO2max30/15: 2 sets × 8Threshold / tempo2×10 min low cadence (60–70)4.5 h
- 5 WEEKS TO GOEASY WEEKLong ride1.5 h easyVO2max3×3 minThreshold / tempo2×6 min threshold3 h
- 4 WEEKS TO GOLong ride3 h, ~75 kmVO2max4×4 minThreshold / tempo3×10 min over/under5 h
- 3 WEEKS TO GOLong ride3.5 h, ~90 km at race pace, eating as on the dayVO2max40/20: 3 sets × 6Threshold / tempo2×15 min threshold5.5 h
- 2 WEEKS TO GOTAPERLong ride2 h, ~50 kmVO2max4×3 minThreshold / tempo2×8 min threshold3.5 h
- RACE WEEKLong rideThe rideVO2max3×2 min, short openersThreshold / tempo20 min easy with 3×30 s2 h
Which bike for 100 km?
Any serviced bike: road, hybrid, gravel, MTB or e-bike. If you have done a few 50–60 km rides on it, you know it fits.
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 Vätternrundan 100 km 2027?
Saturday, 12 June 2027. Starts run between 12.30 and 13.00.
Where does the route go?
From Motala south along the lake to Borghamn and Omberg, then via Rök and Skänninge back to Motala. The same route as Tjejvättern.
Can I ride an e-bike?
Yes, if it meets EN 15194: at most 250 W and no help above 25 km/h.
How long does 100 km take?
3 to 5 hours for most, with stops. 25 km/h on average gives about 4 hours.
How is it different from Tjejvättern?
The route is the same. Vätternrundan 100 km is open to everyone and starts in the middle of the day; Tjejvättern is for women and starts in the morning.
How much does it cost?
950 SEK until 13 January 2027. The price rises closer to the day, and it is 1,100 SEK on the spot in Motala.
More about Vätternrundan
THE WEEK’S OTHER RIDES, AND GRAVEL IN SEPTEMBER
Rulla is not the organiser of Vätternrundan 100 km. Dates, sign-up and rules are on vatternrundan.se. Go to vatternrundan.se
