Stoneman Miriquidi Road.
The Gold edition of the Stoneman Miriquidi Road loops around the Erzgebirge in a single day: 290 kilometres, close to 4,900 metres of climbing, and eight climbs that never really let up. There's no single defining summit here – the decisive factor is repetition, especially the tightly stacked ramps in the closing quarter, when the legs have already been working for hours.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile are from the most recent edition.
Stoneman Miriquidi Road: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The Gold distance of the Stoneman Miriquidi Road is a closed loop that starts and finishes in the Erzgebirge, briefly brushing the Czech border along the way. The route runs on quiet secondary roads through forest and over ridge lines, largely away from major roads. Barely a fifth of the distance is genuinely flat; the rest splits almost evenly between climbing and descending, so the rhythm keeps shifting all day.
The first climb arrives after 37 kilometres – a category 2 effort of nearly 5.7 kilometres – followed almost immediately by a shorter category 3 ramp at kilometre 47, an early one-two punch. By far the longest climb of the day follows at kilometre 107: 8.8 kilometres, category 2, sitting squarely in the second half of the route. From there, shorter category 3 ramps at kilometres 127, 157 and 200 alternate with long descents, before the gradients bunch up again in the final third at kilometres 228 and 274. Even past that last named climb, the terrain stays rollier than the remaining distance suggests – there's no coasting into the finish.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 36.7 | 5.7 km | 6.7 % | 8.7 % | +379 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 46.9 | 2.8 km | 6.5 % | 7.3 % | +178 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 107.2 | 8.8 km | 5.8 % | 8.3 % | +510 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 127.4 | 3.1 km | 6 % | 7.5 % | +187 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 156.6 | 2.1 km | 8.6 % | 13 % | +182 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 200.5 | 2.3 km | 7.6 % | 11 % | +171 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 227.9 | 5.3 km | 4 % | 11.5 % | +212 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 273.5 | 2.9 km | 6 % | 8.4 % | +176 m | Cat. 3 |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Stoneman Miriquidi Road.
Sit in early
The Stoneman Miriquidi Road isn't decided on the first climb, but much later. The double ramp at kilometres 37 and 47 feels like an early gauge and tempts riders to go hard there – but anyone who burns matches on it will feel it on the climb that actually decides the day, the 8.8-kilometre effort at kilometre 107, the longest and hardest section of the Gold route.
Ration your effort
Restraint after kilometre 107 pays off, because the ramps at 127, 157 and 200 arrive with little recovery in between, and the final third stacks short, sharp climbs at 228 and 274 onto legs that are already tired.
Race the finale
With climbing and descending together making up close to 80 percent of the route, it's also worth not tensing up on the more technical descents – save watts where you can, and hold something back for the last 60 kilometres, where the course still has one more push in it.
Training plan for Stoneman Miriquidi Road: 12-week build
Build endurance
For the Gold distance of the Stoneman Miriquidi Road, a fit amateur should plan on nine to thirteen hours in the saddle depending on form – a day closer to an ultra-distance effort than a conventional road race, especially since the event is ridden as a solo time trial against the clock rather than in a bunch.
Train the climbs
The effort is mostly steady and aerobic, but interrupted eight times by climbs that are short and sharp rather than long and even – each one calls for brief anaerobic surges without any single mountain defining the whole day.
Ride race-specific
The race-deciding section is the 8.8-kilometre climb at kilometre 107, which demands more sustained strength than the shorter ramps around it simply because of its length. Just as important is the final third: the climbs at kilometres 228 and 274 land on legs that are already heavily fatigued, and the terrain keeps rolling even after that last named climb.
Arrive fresh
Training benefits from long base rides of seven hours or more, ideally with climbing repeats loaded into the final third of the ride to rehearse exactly that fatigue state. Add rides on rolling terrain that mirror the constant climb-descend switching, plus practice with fuelling and pacing across a full day out, since the route relies on checkpoints rather than continuous aid.
Courses
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Everything about Stoneman Miriquidi Road.
How long is Stoneman Miriquidi Road?
Stoneman Miriquidi Road is 290 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Stoneman Miriquidi Road have?
Stoneman Miriquidi Road has around 4,900 m of elevation gain over 290 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Stoneman Miriquidi Road?
Stoneman Miriquidi Road is classified as Mountainous, averaging 16.9 vertical metres per kilometre. 20% of the route is flat, 37% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 2% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Stoneman Miriquidi Road have?
The hardest climb of Stoneman Miriquidi Road starts at kilometre 107.2, runs for 8.8 km at an average of 5.8% and gains 510 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 2. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Stoneman Miriquidi Road a loop course?
Yes, Stoneman Miriquidi Road is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Stoneman Miriquidi Road course?
Yes. The Stoneman Miriquidi Road course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Stoneman Miriquidi Road?
Preparation for Stoneman Miriquidi Road should account for 290 km, 4,900 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Stoneman Miriquidi Road?
The pacing strategy for Stoneman Miriquidi Road should reflect 290 km, 4,900 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Stoneman Miriquidi Road next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on April 24, 2026.
Where does Stoneman Miriquidi Road take place?
Stoneman Miriquidi Road takes place in Erzgebirge, Germany.
How do I register for Stoneman Miriquidi Road?
Registration runs through the organiser: road.stoneman-miriquidi.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
