Motorcycle track days and open sessions at Circuit Bilster Berg
Bad Driburg, Germany
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About this circuit
The Bilster Berg, in Bad Driburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), offers 4.2 km and 19 corners, 10 left-handers and 9 right-handers, on a track 10 to 12 m wide. The layout splits into a 1.8 km Westschleife and a 2.4 km Ostschleife. The corners have names: Kugelkopf, Jägerbuche, Hermannsschneise, Mausefalle, Steilwand. The longest straight, the Pömbser Höhe, measures 800 m. The terrain makes the circuit: 70 m of elevation change, 44 crests and dips, a 26% descent in the Mausefalle, followed by a 180° corner and the Steilwand with a 21% climb. An experienced rider laps in between 2'06" and 2'17", an expert rider between 1'56" and 2'06". For motorcycle days, an emergency doctor is mandatory on site, in addition to the ambulance and its crew. The site is private and closed to the public: you only enter when registered for the event. Two paddocks, each with its own pit lane, 8,000 m² at the top and 6,000 m² at the bottom, offer garage box halls with three-phase power sockets and water. Staying overnight on site is forbidden, except by special arrangement with paid security. An automatic fuel station in the upper paddock dispenses petrol by bank card. The TURN ONE restaurant opens during events; catering can be delivered to the garage boxes. Showers and tyre service on site. There is no motorcycle dB limit at the exhaust: the operating permit caps the sound power at 138 dB(A) per vehicle on drive-by, DMSB method, with each event assessed beforehand and a transponder on every motorcycle. Full kit required: leather suit, motorcycle boots, back protector, full-face helmet and gloves with protectors. Minimum age 18, driving licence or DMSB licence. The price and the noise limit applied are shown on each track day's page.
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Practical info
Facilities & services
TURN ONE restaurant on the 1st floor of the Ostschleifenterrasse (up to 120 seats inside + 40 on the terrace with a view of the track), open during events; catering service possible directly in the garage boxes.
Access
Private site not open to the public (former military site) in the Teutoburger Wald: entry only for participants registered for the event or by appointment (lists / passes), access sometimes at a fixed time with waiting at the gate.
Parking
Overnight stays on site prohibited (tents, garage boxes, caravans, motorhomes) except by exception with additional paid night-time security; hotel list provided. Parking in the paddocks (14,000 m² in total) and on row D near the Ostschleifenterrasse; gate unmanned between 22:00 and 6:00 (security reachable by phone).
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Bilster Berg?
Private site not open to the public (former military site) in the Teutoburger Wald: entry only for participants registered for the event or by appointment (lists / passes), access sometimes at a fixed time with waiting at the gate.
What facilities are available at Bilster Berg?
Bilster Berg offers in particular: Showers, Catering, Power outlets, Tyre shop. Exact services may vary depending on the day's organiser.
Where to stay near Bilster Berg?
Bilster Berg is located in Bad Driburg. Most riders book accommodation nearby the night before, to be fresh for the morning briefing and avoid riding in before track time.
Do I need a licence or insurance to ride at Bilster Berg?
It depends on each day at Bilster Berg: some organisers require a licence or supporting document, others only ask for a motorcycle driving licence and a waiver signed at the briefing. The exact condition is on each day's page. In all cases, your usual motorcycle insurance does not cover the track: a dedicated day (or annual) policy is strongly advised, and some organisers require it.
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