Magdeburg in cycling fever: The grand finale on August 24th!

Magdeburg in cycling fever: The grand finale on August 24th!

When it comes to sport and family, Magdeburg has a very special date up its sleeve on August 24, 2025. The city becomes the capital of cycling because the Lidl Germany Tour The grand finale will take place here. For the first time, the state capital will be the venue for this spectacle, and the anticipation among the population is palpable.

The heart of the event is pulsating on the Schleinufer: an exciting final sprint by the drivers, which thousands of spectators can follow live. The atmosphere is described as a big celebration for the whole family, and event planners have set up several hotspots for spectators. This is how you can, among other things,PetriförderExperience the race and the associated expo from 10 a.m., while there will be a large public viewing from 4 p.m.

The hotspots in detail

Those tooElbe promenade at the Milchkuranstaltoffers a fantastic bird's eye view of the race, while two spectacular laps await the drivers at the city park and the Sternbrücke. All of these locations not only promise exciting races, but also a great backdrop for a trip with friends or family.

The final stage itself starts in Halle/Saale and stretches an impressive 167 kilometers to Magdeburg. On this route, the drivers will take on the Magdeburger Ring, Wiener Straße, Am Fuchsberg and Erich-Weinert-Straße. The final finish lap then takes the athletes over Schleinufer, Jakobstraße, Strombrücke, Stadtparkstraße and Sternbrücke.

Tips for travelers

Anyone who wants to take part in the race should prepare for road closures and restrictions on public transport. We particularly recommend traveling by bike or on foot, as this is not only environmentally friendly but also practical. There is also a guarded bicycle locker available on the Schleinufer. The entire course will be closed between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on race day, and the finish area will remain closed from 8 p.m. August 23 to 8 a.m. August 25. Current information on this is available online.

The Lidl Deutschland Tour is not only a huge event for sports enthusiasts, but also a great opportunity to get to know the city of Magdeburg and its highlights. At the same time, it becomes an event that offers time and space not only for cycling fans but for the entire family to gather and celebrate together.