Programme 2026

40th Südtirol Classic Rally | July 5-12, 2026

The Südtirol Classic in Schenna begins with a relaxed warm-up program that combines pure driving pleasure with culinary and cultural highlights – the stopwatch and roadbook remain safely tucked away in the glove compartment for now.

On Wednesday of the Classic Week, rally fever ignites in Schenna: the vehicle inspection marks the official start of the Südtirol Classic Rally, offering vintage car enthusiasts the chance to peek under the hoods of elegant classic vehicles.
The daily drives, spiced with a touch of competitive spirit through several time trials, lead through the enchanting landscapes of the Merano region, the majestic Dolomites, neighboring Trentino, and picturesque side valleys.

Social highlights include the atmospheric welcome evening at Schenna Castle and the glamorous gala night with an awards ceremony at the magnificent Kurhaus in Merano. The event concludes on Sunday morning with the traditional brunch, accompanied by live music and a lively atmosphere.

Warming- up program

from July 5 - 7, 2026

SUNDAY, 5TH JULY 2026
05.30 - 07.00 pm Arrival of the participants & get together in the city center of Schenna
Evening at leisure

MONDAY, 6 JULY 2026
09.00 AM Start for the first ride (130 km)
Timmelsjoch Experience
Route: Schenna – St. Martin – St. Leonhard – Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road – Timmelsjoch (2,509 m) – Schenna
11:00 AM | A special border experience - Visit to the TOP Mountain Motorcycle Museum, Europe’s highest motorcycle museum at the Timmelsjoch Pass
12:30 PM | Lunch with a stunning view at the Crosspoint panoramic restaurant
07:30 PM | South Tyrolean gourmet table among the vineyards of Feldererhof, Labers
An exclusive evening in one of the most scenic spots above the spa town of Merano
Dress code: casual

TUESDAY, 7 JULY 2026
08.30 am Start for the second ride (170 km)
The sunny Renon Plateau
Route: Schenna – Bolzano – Prato all'Isarco – Prösels – Castelrotto – Passo Pinei – Ortisei – San Pietro/Laion –
Barbiano – Collalbo – Vanga – Sarentino Valley – Bolzano – Schenna
10:00 AM | Prösels Castle | Visit to the Renaissance castle and coffee break with historic charm
12:30 PM | Lunch at Buschenschank Pfoshof, farmhouse specialities with views of the Sciliar and the Dolomites
Evening at leisure

Rally programme

from July 8 - 12, 2026

WEDNESDAY, 8 JULY 2026 | 50 KM
10.00–04.00 pm Sports and technical checks in the center of Schenna/Scena
04.45 PM Drivers’ briefing (mandatory)
05.30 PM Start from Schenna centre for the Meraner Land Prologue
Route: Schenna – Lana – Tisens – Nals – Andrian – Terlan – Schenna
07.30 PM Classic Welcome Evening at Schenna Castle (dinner for participants only)
08.00 PM Classic Anniversary Party on Raiffeisen Square in the centre of Schenna with The Black Peter Live Band

THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2026| 180 KM
So close to the Dolomites
8:00 AM Start from the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle
Route: Schenna – Bolzano – Bressanone – Albes– Passe delle Erbe (2,006 m) – St. Martin in Thurn – Reischach – Bruneck –
Pfalzen – Sonnenstraße – Terenten – Franzensfeste – Sterzing – Jaufen Pass (2,094 m) – St. Leonhard – Schenna
12:00 – 3:00 p.m. A whole village in Classic fever | Ceremonial welcome and culinary village festival in the sunny village of Terenten
Evening at leisure

FRIDAY, 10 JULY 2026 | 40 KM
5:00 p.m. Anniversary Evening Drive to Merano
Route: Schenna – Labers – Burgstall – Lana – Marling – Algund – Merano – Schenna
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Anniversary Parade on the Merano Spa Promenade – 40 Years Südtirol Classic Schenna
A journey through the golden eras of automotive history
Presentation of cars and teams styled in the fashion of their vehicle’s era
Live music and supporting programme
Flying buffet at the Kurhaus

SATURDAY, 11 JULY 2026 | 180 KM
Pleasure tour along the “Strada del Vino” into Trentino
8:00 a.m. Start from Schenna centre (approx. 180 km)
Route: Schenna – Caldaro – Lake Caldaro – Montagna – Kaltenbrunn – Castel di Fiemme – Baselga di Piné –
Cembra – Palú di Giovo – San Michele all’Adige – Neumarkt – Bolzano – Schenna
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Culinary table beneath the historic arcades of Neumarkt
7:00 p.m. “Glitter & Glamour” – The Grand Anniversary Gala at the Kurhaus in Merano with award ceremony, gala dinner, live music and show acts
Dress code: elegant

SUNDAY, 12 JULY 2026
10.00 am Lunchtime drink with traditional live music

Subject to changes