The venue has been set! The next Int. GS Trophy will take us back to Europe in late summer 2026. To a place where spectacular natural beauty, untouched terrain and deep-rooted culture come together: Romania. The impressively diverse landscape is made for authentic off-road adventures: through mountains, forests, rivers and villages where time seems to have stood still. The teams can expect a setting that requires a lot of riding skill and precision. Romania provides precisely the experience that makes the Spirit of GS what it is: Exploring new places, conquering challenging stages, and enjoying shared moments by the campfire, making memories that will last forever. We can hardly wait!
Romania offers an impressively diverse landscape. Narrow forest trails, steep slopes and rugged gravel trails require high levels of technique, endurance and team spirit. At higher altitudes, you can follow narrow paths offering spectacular views. Thick forests give way to high plains, meadows, and vast open spaces. The teams can experience tradition, history and authentic hospitality across every mile. Romania delivers the full force of a GS adventure – intensive, original and authentic.
If not them, then who? The BMW R 12 G/S will be the Competition Bike for the GS Trophy 2026. Riding through water, gravel and mud: It can conquer anything Romania throws at it – powerful, controlled and precise. When challenged with loose ground surfaces, treacherous terrain or diverse conditions, it is in its element. True to the motto: A legend on any terrain.
A country for explorers
"Romania is diverse, challenging and unpredictable – in the best possible way. The perfect setting for an adventure: untamed nature, untouched landscapes, exciting encounters and a feeling of freedom that won’t be shown on any map. With its ancient mountain regions, secluded forests, endless slopes and a culture steeped in tradition, Romania is not just an impressive host country; it is a stage for true stories on two wheels.