Motorworld Region Stuttgart in Böblingen = Home of
Paul Pietsch Classic Rally 2026 – The classic car rally winds through the Black Forest, the Danube Valley, and across the Swabian Alb.
On June 5 and 6, 2026, the 13th Paul Pietsch Classic Rally will once again combine automotive passion with scenic diversity (ENGLISH, ITALIANO, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH)
Stuttgart – Motorworld. On June 5 and 6, 2026, the 13th Paul Pietsch Classic Rally will once again combine automotive passion with scenic diversity. This storied classic car rally covers two stages, leading through the Black Forest, the Danube Valley, and the Swabian Alb. With Motorworld Region Stuttgart in Böblingen serving as its base, the Paul Pietsch Classic Rally enjoys an ideal home. This storied classic car rally covers two stages, leading through the Black Forest, the Danube Valley, and the Swabian Alb.
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| At the top of the vineyard — view towards Strasbourg and the Vosges; Photo: Helga Waess |
With Motorworld Region Stuttgart in Böblingen, the Paul Pietsch Classic Rally gains an ideal home base.
As the "Home of Paul Pietsch Classic 2026," it serves as the central hub and focal point for the entire rally event.
The start and finish of both stages, accreditation, rally briefings, and the evening gala will all take place here. Furthermore, the teams will stay overnight at the directly adjoining Motorworld V8 Hotel****.
Motorworld brings together automotive culture, social interaction, and unique experiences, thereby forming the perfect starting point for two rally days filled with dynamic driving, engineering excellence, and pure passion.
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| Fruit trees near Tiergarten, Oberkirch; Photo: Helga Waess |
Curve by curve through three regions:
The Black Forest, the Danube Valley, and the Swabian Alb
Stage 1: Friday, June 5, 2026
The Swabian Alb and the Danube Valley—A Classic Car ExperienceRight from the start, a driving highlight awaits:
Setting out from Motorworld Region Stuttgart, the route leads to the winding mountain road toward Neuffen. Tight hairpin bends, dramatic elevation changes, and impressive vistas make this section an intense driving experience.
The journey continues through small villages featuring half-timbered houses, meadows, and forests, traversing the Swabian Alb.
A special waypoint along the route is the Marbach Stud Farm—the largest stud farm in the country and a symbol of a long-standing tradition of horse breeding.
Afterward, the route continues into the Danube Valley. Passing the Hohenzollern Castle in Sigmaringen, participants arrive at their lunch stop at Karl’s Hotel.
Winding along the Danube, the route reveals striking rock faces, historic castles, and ever-changing views of the river and its steep banks—one of the most impressive scenic backdrops in Southern Germany.
Stage 2: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Black Forest Rhythms and the Finish LineOn the second day, the rally maintains its steady rhythm. The start once again takes participants from Motorworld Region Stuttgart, via Bad Liebenzell, into the Black Forest—where, in the area surrounding Gernsbach, dense forest passages alternate with open, sunlit ridges. Time and again, sweeping vistas of the valley open up before the drivers.
The route design seamlessly blends driving variety with scenic charm
As the convoy passes through local villages, the historic vehicles become a true spectacle. The narrow lanes seem to serve as a stage specifically created for classic automobiles.
Through curves, short straights, and at small scenic viewpoints, a rolling panorama of chrome, sound, and history unfolds. At lunchtime, the group pauses for a break at the Restaurant Waldachtal.
Afterward, the route leads via Tumlingen toward Horb, where gentle valleys alternate with open uplands. The grand finale is the ceremonial arrival at Breuningerland in Sindelfingen. This is where the drivers are welcomed at the center—a relaxed conclusion to two intense days of rallying.
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| Vineyards and castle ruins are to be found not only in the Black Forest, but also along the rally route—pictured here is the Schauenburg near Oberkirch. Photo: Helga Waess (Pressefotoarchiv) |
Stage 1: Paul Pietsch Classic (280 km) – Into the Danube Valley
Friday, June 5, 2026:
- 8:31 AM: Start of the first vehicle in Böblingen, Motorworld Region Stuttgart
- From 4:51 PM: Finish in Böblingen, Motorworld Region Stuttgart
Stage 2: Paul Pietsch Classic (254 km) – Into the Black Forest
Saturday, June 6, 2026:
- 8:01 AM: Start of the first vehicle in Böblingen, Motorworld Region Stuttgart
- From 3:11 PM: Finish in Sindelfingen, Breuningerland
