MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg
MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg at a glance
- Location
- Rudersberg, Baden-Württemberg
- Type
- motocross
- Length
- 1.6 km (0.994 mi)
- Surface
- natural terrain
- Opened
- 1969
- Owner
- MSC Wieslauftal e.V. im ADAC
- Website
- msc-wieslauftal.de
Track map and layout
MSC Wieslauftal e.V. im ADAC operates a natural-terrain motocross track in Rudersberg, in the Rems-Murr district of Baden-Württemberg, about 28 km northeast of Stuttgart. The 1.6 km circuit is known for steep terrain, banked curves and a demanding series of jumps, and it has hosted the final round of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship since 2005, giving this club-run German venue an outsized role on the sport's international calendar.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rudersberg layout | 1.60 km | 1.6 km natural-terrain motocross track |
Events and race weekends
The club's headline fixture is the Rudersberger Motocross, an annual meeting featuring sidecars, quads and solo motorcycle classes; since 2005 it has served as the season-closing round of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship. The 2026 edition marked the event's 64th running, reflecting a long, continuous history at the venue.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudersberger Motocross (Sidecarcross World Championship final) | FIM Sidecarcross World Championship | September (season finale) | season-closing round of the world championship since 2005 |
Getting there and parking
Rudersberg lies about 28 km northeast of Stuttgart in the Rems-Murr district, making Stuttgart Airport the natural gateway for visitors flying in. There is no direct rail station at the track itself; the nearest regional stations are in Schorndorf and Welzheim, from where a short taxi or bus ride completes the journey.
- Stuttgart Airport (STR) · about 40 min drive
Parking
Field parking is available near the track for event weekends, signposted from local roads around Rudersberg.
Hotels and camping near MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg
Stuttgart offers the widest range of hotels within easy reach of Rudersberg, with smaller guesthouses available in Rudersberg itself and nearby towns such as Schorndorf and Welzheim. There is no dedicated camping or trackside accommodation culture documented for the venue outside event-weekend arrangements.
Where to look
Stuttgart, about 40 minutes away by car, has the broadest hotel choice; Schorndorf and Welzheim offer closer, smaller-scale options.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
MSC Wieslauftal's track is used primarily for club training, youth motocross and licensed competition rather than public track-day hire; riders interested in access should contact the club directly, as no third-party track-day operator was found to be running sessions at the venue.
Spectator guide
As the season-closing round of the Sidecarcross World Championship since 2005, the Rudersberger Motocross draws sizeable crowds to general-admission viewing areas around the hilly, natural-terrain circuit. Outside that weekend the venue functions primarily as a club training and racing facility rather than a spectator destination.
Seating
General-admission viewing banks follow the natural contours of the hillside track; no permanent grandstand infrastructure was identified from available sources.
Weather
- September (typical finale weekend): early autumn conditions in Baden-Württemberg, highs typically 16-21°C, often damp underfoot
History of MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg
A club track that became a world championship finale
MSC Wieslauftal e.V. im ADAC was founded in 1969 in Rudersberg, a small town in the Rems-Murr district northeast of Stuttgart, and built a natural-terrain motocross track that took advantage of the area's steep, hilly ground. Like many German motocross clubs of the era, Wieslauftal combined grassroots club racing and youth development with an ambition to host bigger international meetings as its track and organisation matured.
The Rudersberger Motocross
The club's marquee event, the Rudersberger Motocross, grew over the decades into one of the more significant fixtures on the European sidecarcross scene, featuring sidecar, quad and solo motocross classes on the same weekend programme. Since 2005 Rudersberg has hosted the final, season-deciding round of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship, a discipline with a particularly strong following in Germany, giving this comparatively small club-run venue a recurring role in deciding a world title.
A long-running fixture today
MSC Wieslauftal continues to run the event annually, with the 2026 edition marking the 64th Rudersberger Motocross, underlining the meeting's status as one of the longest-running fixtures of its kind in German motorsport. The club remains ADAC-affiliated and volunteer-run, balancing its role as host of a world championship finale with its ongoing programme of local training and club racing at the Rudersberg track.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of racing happens at MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg?+
The club runs a natural-terrain motocross track in Rudersberg, Baden-Württemberg, used for club racing and training, and it hosts the season-closing round of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship each year.
How old is MSC Wieslauftal?+
The club was founded in 1969; its annual Rudersberger Motocross event reached its 64th edition in 2026.
Since when has Rudersberg hosted the Sidecarcross World Championship finale?+
Rudersberg has hosted the final, season-deciding round of the FIM Sidecarcross World Championship every year since 2005.
Can the public visit MSC Wieslauftal's events?+
Yes. The Rudersberger Motocross, typically held in September, is open to spectators and is one of the best-attended sidecarcross meetings in Germany.
Where is MSC Wieslauftal Rudersberg located?+
In Rudersberg, in the Rems-Murr district of Baden-Württemberg, about 28 km (17 miles) northeast of Stuttgart.
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Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.