Nordschwarzwald Triathlon (Langdistanz)

Nagold, Germany · August · Independent

Why people love it

Baden-Württemberg's first long-distance race; hosted the German long-distance championships in 2025
Four-lap hilly Black Forest bike, about 2,200 m (7,220 ft) over 180 km (112 mi)
Fan zone and a mountain prime
Swim: 2 x 1.9 km (1.2 mi) in a reservoir

Very little independent athlete feedback online
2026 dates conflict between listings
Hilly: winner 8:12 versus about 7:30 on flat courses; sources disagree on climbing
Swim temperature and wetsuit rules not published

3.4Good

How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.

Racer satisfactionLoved3.6
A 2025 press report is upbeat (fan zone, street food, smooth weekend), but there are no athlete accounts and only 149 long-distance finishers. · Low confidence
OrganizationWell run3.9
Described as smoothly run in its second edition (2025) hosting the German long-distance championships; the organiser is new to the distance and listed dates conflict. · Low confidence
First timer friendlyDoable2.5
A hilly bike with about 2,200 m (7,220 ft) of gain and a tight 90-degree corner, but multi-lap loops make bail-outs easy. · Low confidence

PR potentialSlow2.2
The 2025 winner ran 8:12:32 against about 7:30 on fast courses like Roth, with about 2,200 m (7,220 ft) of bike gain. · Medium confidence
Course easeVery tough2.2
A 180 km (112 mi) bike with 1,500-2,200 m (4,900-7,220 ft) of gain and a six-lap road run; run elevation is unknown. · Medium confidence

3.9Very good

Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Wetsuit legalUsually4.2
A mid-August reservoir at about 450 m (1,480 ft) is probably 19-22 °C (66-72 °F), below the 24.5 °C (76.1 °F) limit; rules not published. · Low confidence
Water temperatureComfortable4.3
Estimated at 19-22 °C (66-72 °F) in mid-August; this is not a measured figure. · Low confidence
Calm waterMostly calm4.4
The Nagoldtalsperre reservoir is sheltered by a wooded valley; no wind reports. · Low confidence
Swim easeEasy3.6
Two 1.9 km (1.2 mi) laps with a land exit and about 700 starters across distances; no sighting or contact reports. · Low confidence
Swim experienceFine3.4
A reservoir swim with a land exit; no athletes describe clarity or the start format. · Low confidence

4.1Very good

Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.

Road surfaceGood3.7
German secondary roads, generally good; no specific reports. · Low confidence
Road closuresMostly closed3.5
A championship event over four laps; the level of road closure is not stated. · Low confidence
Bike sceneryBeautiful4.1
Northern Black Forest roads between Altensteig, Oberer Wald and Nagold; inferred rather than reported. · Low confidence
WindMostly calm3.8
Forested hill terrain tends to shelter riders; no wind reports. · Low confidence

Bike speedSlow2.4
About 2,200 m (7,220 ft) over four laps of about 45 km (28 mi); the 8:12 winning time suggests a slowish bike. · Medium confidence
Bike flatnessHilly2.2
The organiser says about 2,200 m (7,220 ft) and press says over 1,500 m (4,900 ft); either way, clearly hilly. · Medium confidence
Bike simplicitySome technical parts2.7
Hilly descents repeated four times and a tight 90-degree corner in Wart. · Low confidence

3.9Very good

Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

Crowd supportStrong3.9
A fan zone in Mindersbach, a mountain prime and crowds are reported, plus a six-lap run in a town park. · Low confidence
Aid stationsGood3.8
Six loops of 7.032 km (4.4 mi) make aid easy to stage; no explicit reports. · Low confidence
Run sceneryPleasant3.3
Town park laps, pleasant rather than spectacular. · Low confidence
Run conditionsEasy3.8
Six-lap road loops in a town park; August heat is possible. · Low confidence

Run flatnessMostly flat3.9
A road run in Stadtpark Kleb with unknown elevation; park loops are usually modest. · Low confidence

4.0Very good

Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

Air temperaturePleasant4.0
Mid-August in Nagold is typically 22-26 °C (72-79 °F) with warmer spells, and the start is early at 06:30. · Low confidence
Weather reliabilityVariable3.3
Black Forest summer thunderstorms are common; no race-day reports. · Low confidence
Venue beautyLovely3.8
A northern Black Forest setting; no race photos reviewed. · Low confidence
Spectator friendlyEasy4.1
Four bike laps, six run laps, a fan zone and a mountain prime. · Low confidence

Low altitudeLow3.8
Nagold sits at about 400 m (1,310 ft), low enough to have little effect. · High confidence

3.6Very good

Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.

Hotel availabilityGood3.5
A small town of about 22,000 with only about 700 starters across all distances; no lodging data. · Low confidence
Hotel valueGood3.6
Regional German pricing; no race-week data. · Low confidence
WalkabilitySome driving2.8
The base is at Stadtpark Kleb, but the reservoir swim is a separate venue several km away. · Low confidence
Travel easeEasy3.6
Stuttgart airport is about 50 km (31 mi) away. · Medium confidence
LogisticsSome complexity3.0
A single run and finish base, but the reservoir swim venue is separate. · Low confidence
Town and foodFine3.3
A pleasant small town; nothing specific reported. · Low confidence

Location: Nagold, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Typical month: August
Latest or next date: 16 August 2026
Organiser: Independent
Field size: About 700 athletes
Entry fee: About $560
First held: 2024
Distances: 3.8 km (2.4 mi) swim, 180 km (112 mi) bike, 42.2 km (26.2 mi) run
Swim venue: Nagoldtalsperre (reservoir) (reservoir)
Swim laps: 2
Bike climbing: 2,200 m (7,220 ft)
Bike laps: 4
Run laps: 6
Altitude: 400 m (1,310 ft)
Nearest airport: Stuttgart (STR), 50 km (31 mi) away
Where to stay: Nagold centre
Booking: No reviews found; Nagold is a small town, race base is Stadtpark Kleb.

Runner's World GermanyRaced 2025 · article · Positive
Event report on the 2nd edition. About 700 registered, German long-distance championships included, with street food, a mountain-prime and a fan zone drawing crowds. Describes a hilly bike and a smoothly organised weekend; 149 finished the long distance.
Finishers.com event pageaggregator · Positive
Organiser-confirmed listing with course facts: 2 x 1.9 km (1.2 mi) reservoir swim, four 45 km (28 mi) bike laps with roughly 2,200 m (7,220 ft) gain, six 7 km (4.3 mi) run laps. Marketed as a two-day event; no athlete opinions.

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