Trackday Location
Bilster Berg
Bad Driburg, Teutoburg Forest · 4.2 km · 19 corners · 200 m elevation change
The little Nordschleife
Tilke drew it. Röhrl advised on it. We drive it.
The Bilster Berg in the Teutoburg Forest is one of Europe's most demanding circuits – designed by Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke, advised on by rally legend Walter Röhrl, opened in 2013 on the site of a former British ammunition depot.
Across 4.2 kilometres there are 19 corners and 44 crests – with a cumulative elevation change of around 200 metres per lap. Maximum gradient 21 per cent, maximum descent 26 per cent. A circuit you cannot drive blind, and that is exactly why it rightly carries the nickname “the little Nordschleife”. A quick lap here has to be earned.
Circuit profile
Bilster Berg
Tilke laid out nothing here in a straight line. Every corner has an elevation profile, every braking point a consequence. The circuit asks for head before throttle – and rewards that with a feeling few circuits in Europe can give.
4.2 km
Track length
19
Corners
200 m
Elevation change
26 %
Max. descent
21 %
Max. gradient
What to expect
A premium trackday, clearly structured.
We split the trackday strictly into two groups: sports cars and race cars. The fields are deliberately smaller than at many other Bilster Berg organisers. More track time, less traffic, a clearer line.
- 8 sessions of 30 minutes
- Per group, spread across the day. Enough time to find lines, test setup and build a routine for the elevation profile.
- Limited field size
- Considerably smaller than the industry-standard 30 or more per group. Track time instead of queuing.
- 1:1 instructor coaching
- On a circuit like the Bilster Berg, coaching is not a luxury. Bookable on site.
- Photo content included
- Professional images of your sessions are included in the price. Moving footage on request.
- Fuel station at the circuit
- Open during the trackday. No leaving the site to refuel.
- Catering on site
- Hot food at the TURN One restaurant, right on the pit lane.
Parc Fermé
Trackwalk and barbecue the evening before.
On the evening before the trackday we invite every participant to walk the Bilster Berg together. Here in particular – with blind crests, braking points that fall away and corners you only understand from above – that makes a real difference.
Afterwards we let the evening wind down over a barbecue and cold drinks in the paddock. Not a networking event with standing-table choreography, but community as it should be.
Included for drivers. Companions are welcome – for a voluntary contribution to our charity collection.
“You don't drive a lap of the Bilster Berg into your head. You walk it in.”
The groups
Sports car or race car?
Choose the group that fits your setup. Both run on the same day with their own programme – strictly separated, so neither you nor your car has to adapt.
Getting there and on site
In the middle of the Teutoburg Forest.
The Bilster Berg Drive Resort is near Bad Driburg in the Höxter district, set in the Teutoburg Forest and easily reached from all over Germany via the A2, A33 and A44.
- Paderborn-Lippstadt airport: around 25 km, about 25 minutes
- Paderborn ICE station: around 20 km, about 25 minutes
- Dortmund airport: around 120 km, about 1:30 hours
- Hanover airport: around 150 km, about 1:45 hours
- Düsseldorf airport: around 200 km, about 2:15 hours
We send you hotel recommendations in Bad Driburg and Paderborn personally after booking, including rates for trackday guests.
Frequently asked
Everything about the Bilster Berg
Is the Bilster Berg suitable for trackday beginners?
The Bilster Berg is one of the most demanding circuits in Europe – with blind crests, severe elevation changes and braking points you first have to learn. For complete trackday newcomers we recommend having driven one or two easier circuits beforehand. If you arrive with trackday experience you are in the right place – especially with one of our 1:1 coaching sessions. The trackwalk the evening before is part of our concept for exactly this reason.
What is the Parc Fermé the evening before?
On the evening before the trackday all participants meet for a joint trackwalk: we walk the circuit on foot and talk about lines, braking points and topography. Afterwards we let the evening wind down over a barbecue and drinks in the paddock. For registered drivers the Parc Fermé is included. Companions are welcome for a voluntary contribution to our charity collection.
What noise limit applies at the Bilster Berg?
A noise limit of 98 dB applies at the Bilster Berg. With production cars on their factory exhaust this is rarely an issue. With modified systems or race cars it is worth checking in advance – we are happy to advise. We measure every driver early and transparently, so there are no unpleasant surprises in the middle of the day.
What requirements must my car meet?
For the sports car group you need a road-legal car in technically sound condition. At the Bilster Berg brakes and tyres work particularly hard – we recommend a current brake and tyre check before you travel, fresh brake fluid (DOT 4 or better) and plenty of tread. Slicks are not permitted in the sports car group. The race car group is designed for race setups including slicks.
What about insurance – what if I crash?
Important to know: your regular motor liability and comprehensive cover generally does not apply on a racetrack. Since 2025, separate participant liability cover under § 5d PflVG has been mandatory for trackday participants. Day comprehensive cover for damage to your own car is optional but strongly recommended – especially at the Bilster Berg. We help you choose and make the introduction.
What sets a TWENTYSEVEN trackday apart from other Bilster Berg organisers?
Three things. First, the Parc Fermé the evening before with trackwalk and barbecue – nobody else does it in this form. Second, the strict separation of sports car and race car groups with deliberately small fields, instead of a random mix of 30 cars or more. Third, eight sessions of 30 minutes per group and what we call “premium without the pose”: photos, catering, fuel station, coaching – all included or directly bookable, without you having to juggle anything on the day.
What happens in bad weather?
The Bilster Berg is a year-round circuit – trackdays go ahead in any weather. In the rain in particular it becomes one of the finest learning environments in Europe, because the elevation profile forces a precise feel for braking, line and weight transfer. Only in extreme conditions such as storms or ice is a date postponed, in consultation with the circuit operator. In that case we offer either a transfer to another date or a full refund.
Where should I stay?
Bad Driburg is only a few minutes from the circuit, and Paderborn is around 25 minutes away. Several hotels in the region offer trackday rates for Bilster Berg guests. After your booking we send you our current recommendations by email – with the right booking links.
2027 season
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