Freiburg im Breisgau. Schauinsland Klassik Rally - Southern Black Forest
ADAC – Schauinsland Klassik 2026 – The vintage car rally through the Southern Black Forest
July 31 and August 1, 2026: The 19th Schauinsland Klassik (ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, NEDERLANDS, FRANÇAIS)
Freiburg im Breisgau. Vintage car enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the event and looking forward to Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, 2026, when the "Schauinsland Klassik" vintage car rally winds its way through the Southern Black Forest for the 19th time. Over 120 historic automobiles are expected—finest "garage gold," cherished, maintained, and driven with pride. The exciting route, offering plenty of visual variety, begins and ends at the Freiburg Exhibition Center. Participants will set off in their magnificent machines on both days of the event, culminating on Saturday, August 1, at 3:00 p.m., when they are cheered on by vintage car enthusiasts and model vehicle fans as they cross the grand finish line.
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| Poster for the SCHAUINSLAND KLASSIK – the rally through the Southern Black Forest – Poster: Organizer |
The hallmark of the Schauinsland Klassik is its unique routes through the Southern Black Forest
Freiburg i. Br.: Schauinsland Klassik Southern Black Forest
Freiburg Vintage Car Rally 2026 – Last weekend of July
Event Director Karl Wolber of the Freiburger Motorsport-Club e.V. has selected a route through the Southern Black Forest that includes the legendary Schauinsland hill-climb course.
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| "Garage gold" – vintage cars: Everyone is looking forward to the classics; the bags are already packed. Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
The First Leg
On Friday, July 31, following the start in Freiburg, the first leg will lead to Breisach am Rhein and then via Wittlingen to Münstertal. Upon arrival at the finish line in the evening, fans will be waiting at Freiburg’s Münsterplatz (Cathedral Square), set against the picturesque backdrop of the Freiburg Minster.
The Second Leg
The journey continues on Saturday, August 1, with a 250-kilometer route. The drive goes through Münstertal again, continuing to Grafenhausen and Waldkirch. In the afternoon, the ceremonial awards presentation will take place at the finish point: the Freiburg Trade Fair grounds (Messe Freiburg).
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| Driving a vintage Porsche through the Southern Black Forest. Photo: Helga Waess (Press Photo Archive) |
Sunday features the big
"Vintage Car Meet for the Whole Family"
- Sunday, August 2, 2026,
- 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Freiburg Trade Fair (Messe Freiburg) parking lot
- Admission is free
Vintage car clubs, private owners, and enthusiast associations...
... showcase their automotive treasures, talk shop, and learn plenty of new things about these classic "garage gold" vehicles. There is a wide-ranging program of events.
The ADAC Experience World is all about mobility. There are Bobby Car and bicycle courses for the little ones, racing simulators for motorsport fans, and a fantastic music program to top it all off. The band Orange GuGu will entertain the audience while they enjoy food and drinks.
