Track adjustment for the LaVita IBU World Cup Biathlon 2027
The countdown is on: from 4 to 7 March 2027, the Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof will celebrate its 35th edition! For the first time, our World Cup will take place not in January, but in the third trimester – immediately after the World Championships. We are looking forward to four days packed with top-class sport, excitement and a unique atmosphere.
To mark this anniversary, we are making targeted improvements to our World Cup venue. The course layout has been adjusted in a few places – to bring spectators closer to the action, create special fan experiences and optimise snow management. Oberhof remains Oberhof – whilst continuing to evolve. We are preserving what makes our World Cup special, whilst creating new opportunities for the future.
Here’s what you can expect on the course:
- More action on the Birxsteig: In future, the athletes will tackle around two-thirds of the previous climb before heading back downhill after a hairpin bend. This means you’ll get to see them on this section twice per lap!
- New climb in the IBU Schneise: An additional, challenging climb will put the athletes to the test and create a new gathering point for cheering fans.
- The Frankfurter Kreuz is back: a piece of Oberhof biathlon history returns to the World Cup course, offering new perspectives on the race action.
- Thrill in the final metres: the Henkelschleife becomes a fan zone, creating additional spectator areas near the finish line.
Curious about the new route? On our YouTube channel, we’ve posted a video showing you what the updated route looks like.*
*The video shows the 3.3 km route for illustrative purposes. The 2.0 km and 2.5 km routes will follow at a later date.