Bilster Berg Track Day

The Bilster Berg was opened in 2013 and remains the first new test and racing circuit built in Germany since the Nürburgring in 1927. The track layout was designed by Hermann Tilke, who also created seven of the current Formula 1 circuits. Rally legend Walter Röhrl was also involved in the project.

The RaceTrack4You team was already present at the very first official event with the 7-IG on June 3, 2013, and since then, we have hosted numerous events at this beautiful facility.

Our driver training takes place on one of the most spectacular tracks in Europe — the Bilster Berg. Originally designed as a proving ground for the automotive industry, it offers a demanding mix of corners combined with steep gradients and descents. The track surface corresponds to that of public roads and does not have the high grip level of a typical race track. The Bilster Berg has earned itself the nickname “Little Nordschleife.”

The 4.2 km circuit follows the natural topography of the landscape. 44 crests and dips challenge both driver and suspension. The 26% downhill section into the left-hand turn of the “Mausefalle,” followed by two compressions and a subsequent 21% uphill with a blind right-hand bend, are already legendary.

The total driving time is now 4 hours and 30 minutes, as we are using two lunch groups. This event takes place on a Friday.

This event is open to a maximum of 30 vehicles per group, regardless of brand. Only road-legal and insured vehicles are allowed. Driving takes place alternately in two groups. No track experience required — newcomers are welcome.

Club members: €684
Non-members: €760

Two drivers can share one vehicle at no additional cost. Total driving time: 4 hours and 30 minutes, divided into 30/45/60-minute sessions (45 minutes longer than in previous years!). Open pit lane within your group. Beginners without track experience are also welcome.

The Bilster Berg features an excellent restaurant with a terrace. Lunch for the driver is included in the participation fee. Lunch for additional persons can be purchased on site. The terrace is also ideal for taking photos, as it overlooks the entire start/finish area. We also offer free cold drinks and coffee in the pit box.

Arrival is recommended the day before.
From around 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, registration and document collection will take place at the Ringhotel Germanenhof in the neighboring village.

Participants who attend the driver briefing on the evening before can arrive later at the track the next morning.
However, the transponders required at Bilster Berg can only be distributed the next morning.
Afterward, we will have dinner together at the hotel.

On the event day: meet at the track from 8:00 AM. Participants who did not attend the evening before will now receive their start numbers and transponders. Transponders are mandatory at Bilster Berg to identify vehicles that may be too loud.

We will alternate with the Lotus-focused Seven-IG group, so there will be plenty of interesting cars to see.

Registration documents will be handed out from 8:15 AM. Around 9:00 AM, there will be a briefing for all participants. Driving begins at 9:30 AM with instruction laps.

In the first stint of each group, about 15 minutes of guided laps will be driven.
Instructors will be available all day to ride along or offer additional guided sessions upon request. For in-car communication, we may use special helmets with integrated intercom systems.

Note: Maximum static noise limit is 105 dB(A), measured at 75% of maximum engine speed, 1 meter from the exhaust. The operator enforces a daily noise quota. If this quota is exceeded, the event may be ended early. Therefore, excessively loud vehicles may be excluded beforehand. However, this has never occurred at our events, as we deliberately limit the group size to 20–30 vehicles!