The Winter Trial 2027

From 31 January to 5 February 2027, we proudly present the 25th edition of The Winter Trial, a landmark anniversary of Europe’s most iconic winter rally for classic cars. A celebration of endurance, precision, friendship, and an unbreakable passion for driving in the most demanding of conditions.

For contestants
Are you joining the 2027 Winter Trial? Then we have some documents prepared for you. You can download the regulations, the instructions for the Rallycheck App and we have prepared a special document for first time contestants of the Winter Trial.

25 Years of Winter Trial history
Since its first edition in 2001, The Winter Trial has grown into one of the most prestigious classic winter rallies in Europe. Alpine passes, remote valleys, icy roads, and unforgettable nights. Each edition has added a new chapter to a story shared by hundreds of crews. In 2027, we celebrate: 25 editions of adventure, competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable winter memories.
Will you be part of this historic milestone?

A legendary route through the heart of winter
The 2027 route leads through the spectacular winter landscapes of the Czech Republic, Austria, Croatia and Slovenia combining technical regularities and unforgettable views and roads of the past editions with new territory. The rally will conclude at a new location for our event, where we will celebrate this exceptional anniversary edition in true Winter Trial style.

The overnight halts for 2027 are:
Leg 1 : Prague Hilton Atrium – Cesky Krumlov (multiple hotels on the Unesco city square)
Leg 2 : Cesky Krumlov – Leoben (Asia Spa)
Leg 3 (and 4) : Leoben – Maribor ( Hotel Habakuk)
Leg 5 : Maribor – Zagreb (Grand Hotel)
Leg 6 (and 7): Zagreb – Bled (Rikli Balance Hotel)
Leg 8 : Bled – Saalfelden, we finish at the Hotel Gut Brandlhof.

What is the Winter Trial?
The Winter Trial is a six-day regularity rally for classic cars, held in the depths of winter. Success is not about speed, but about precision, consistency, and teamwork, maintaining exact average speeds on snow and ice while navigating challenging terrain.
Each day covers approximately 350 kilometres. Crews competing in the Trial Class will take on an even greater challenge, with two additional evening loops of around 150 kilometres each.

Key dates – Winter Trial 2027
• Scrutineering & signing On: January 30, 2027 | Czech Republic | 10:00 – 15:00
• Leg 0 – Practice regularities: January 30, 2027
• Official start: January 31, 2027 | 08:30
• Finish & celebration| Austria: February 5, 2027

Event overview
• Eligible cars: Classic cars of a type built before December 31, 1985
• Total distance: Approx. 2,500 km
• Navigation: Map reading
• Competition format: Regularities and driving tests

What’s new in 2027: The Nations Cup
To mark this jubilee edition, we proudly introduce a major new competition element: The Nations Cup
For the first time in Winter Trial history, teams will not only compete as individual crews, but also as nations.
How it works:
• Each national team consists of five cars
• The best performing teams will compete for national glory
• Only the top teams will have the honor of lifting the Nations Cup Trophy
Bring together the strongest five crews from your country and defend your national pride on Europe’s ultimate winter rally stage.

Eligible cars
All classic cars of a type produced before 1 January 1991, provided they are:
• Reliable and safe
• Equipped with an accurate trip meter
• Capable of a minimum fuel range of 300 km
(See the regulations for full technical requirements.)