Nurburgring 24hr 2024
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Can anyone offer first hand experience of camping at the N24?
I'm looking to arrange it for my mates stag do, with 6 of us going over in a few cars. The website seems to say that the camping alongside the track itself is pay on the day, and kind of allocated on a first come first serve basis but they keep opening more so you never get turned away.
Is this correct from anyones experience? We wouldn't be looking to arrive until the Friday so probably some way behind the hardcore fans and it'd be a notoriously bad stag do it we all got turned away because it was full!
I'm looking to arrange it for my mates stag do, with 6 of us going over in a few cars. The website seems to say that the camping alongside the track itself is pay on the day, and kind of allocated on a first come first serve basis but they keep opening more so you never get turned away.
Is this correct from anyones experience? We wouldn't be looking to arrive until the Friday so probably some way behind the hardcore fans and it'd be a notoriously bad stag do it we all got turned away because it was full!
Do you want a view of the track from your tent, or do you just want to camp close enough that you won't have to worry about finding your way back when tanked up (or having to drive)?
If you want to camp next to the fencing, then you'll have to be there about a week ahead of time...and be prepared for one of the regulars to kick you off 'their spot'.
Otherwise, there are plenty of camping options within 500m of any particular part of the track...and with a race ticket you'll also be able to use the free shuttle buses to get you around to different viewing spots (if you don't want to walk it all).
If you want to camp next to the fencing, then you'll have to be there about a week ahead of time...and be prepared for one of the regulars to kick you off 'their spot'.
Otherwise, there are plenty of camping options within 500m of any particular part of the track...and with a race ticket you'll also be able to use the free shuttle buses to get you around to different viewing spots (if you don't want to walk it all).
mmm-five said:
Do you want a view of the track from your tent, or do you just want to camp close enough that you won't have to worry about finding your way back when tanked up (or having to drive)?
If you want to camp next to the fencing, then you'll have to be there about a week ahead of time...and be prepared for one of the regulars to kick you off 'their spot'.
Otherwise, there are plenty of camping options within 500m of any particular part of the track...and with a race ticket you'll also be able to use the free shuttle buses to get you around to different viewing spots (if you don't want to walk it all).
Just the latter, i have no desire to fight some drunk Germans for a spot near the fence!If you want to camp next to the fencing, then you'll have to be there about a week ahead of time...and be prepared for one of the regulars to kick you off 'their spot'.
Otherwise, there are plenty of camping options within 500m of any particular part of the track...and with a race ticket you'll also be able to use the free shuttle buses to get you around to different viewing spots (if you don't want to walk it all).
Ok that’s great news, thank you!
I’m hatching a plan for next year, has anyone got experience of camping at Adenauer Forest? Seems to be a big site within walking distance of the town, good viewing of the track around there?
Hatzenbach was the other area I was considering, would give access to the GP track, but i’m not sure I’m particularly fussed about that.
Any other recommendations?
Hatzenbach was the other area I was considering, would give access to the GP track, but i’m not sure I’m particularly fussed about that.
Any other recommendations?
FredericRobinson said:
I’m hatching a plan for next year, has anyone got experience of camping at Adenauer Forest? Seems to be a big site within walking distance of the town, good viewing of the track around there?
Hatzenbach was the other area I was considering, would give access to the GP track, but I’m not sure I’m particularly fussed about that.
Any other recommendations?
Not Adenauer Forst, but I camped at Breidscheid for many years and loved it there. Easy walk into Breidscheid or Adenau itself, and you can walk round the track up to Metzgesfeld. One of my favourite points was the run down from Kallenhard down through the little kink.Hatzenbach was the other area I was considering, would give access to the GP track, but I’m not sure I’m particularly fussed about that.
Any other recommendations?
GP track is good for the start and the finish. The grid walk is worth doing, but you'll have to duck off early to get a spot in the stands. The Castrol S is a pretty good spot as all the GT3's come thundering down the straight and then hard on the brakes!
Pinocchio's in Adenau for dinner of course.
bltamil1 said:
Not Adenauer Forst, but I camped at Breidscheid for many years and loved it there. Easy walk into Breidscheid or Adenau itself, and you can walk round the track up to Metzgesfeld. One of my favourite points was the run down from Kallenhard down through the little kink.
GP track is good for the start and the finish. The grid walk is worth doing, but you'll have to duck off early to get a spot in the stands. The Castrol S is a pretty good spot as all the GT3's come thundering down the straight and then hard on the brakes!
Pinocchio's in Adenau for dinner of course.
Thanks, I’m assuming 24 hour techno/ metal is the same wherever you camp and down to pot luck of who you’re pitched near to?GP track is good for the start and the finish. The grid walk is worth doing, but you'll have to duck off early to get a spot in the stands. The Castrol S is a pretty good spot as all the GT3's come thundering down the straight and then hard on the brakes!
Pinocchio's in Adenau for dinner of course.
FredericRobinson said:
Thanks, I’m assuming 24 hour techno/ metal is the same wherever you camp and down to pot luck of who you’re pitched near to?
You can count yourself VERY lucky if you pitch up next to anyone playing anything other than techno/metal!The Camping am Nurburgring site down by the Dunlop hairpin is not quite so ‘Escape from New York’, it then it’s a drive out to watch on the Nordschleife.
ecsrobin said:
Be aware camping can be difficult to get a pitch from Wednesday onwards. Sunday night you’ll be the only person there after the race.
Yes, I’m thinking of Monday arrival leaving after the race for a couple of days recuperation before heading to Spa for a 24 double header, all TBC depending on news from the ACO on my usual Le Mans campsite Tunnel booked, will be at the 'Ring late afternoon Tuesday, I'm thinking of Breidscheid or Adenaur Forst, Breidscheid looks favourite, mostly for the easy access to Adenau town, slightly concerned I'll be too late for a decent spot though, especially with the site being on a fairly steep slope from what I can see, any further advice for a 1st timer gratefully received, will then head to Spa for a week for the 24 hour there, which I know well.
FredericRobinson said:
Tunnel booked, will be at the 'Ring late afternoon Tuesday, I'm thinking of Breidscheid or Adenaur Forst, Breidscheid looks favourite, mostly for the easy access to Adenau town, slightly concerned I'll be too late for a decent spot though, especially with the site being on a fairly steep slope from what I can see, any further advice for a 1st timer gratefully received, will then head to Spa for a week for the 24 hour there, which I know well.
I've not been for a few years now, but you should be ok on Tuesday afternoon. I rocked up to Breidscheid on Thursday afternoon once and managed to squeeze in a tent!However, given the noise and antics in the campsite, I'm not sure there is a such a thing as a 'decent spot'!
FredericRobinson said:
I'm trying to figure out how to get to Adenau Forest, through the town and past the school I guess?
Yes, that's the best way.However, if the access gate is not open, or marshals won't let you through, or it's muddy then you'll have to park further away and walk a couple of KM.
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 29th May 11:22
mmm-five said:
I only know the ones nearest to the track (and only as I drive past them)...but the campsite you booked should have some clear instructions on how to find them and whether the pitches are pre-allocated or first-come-first-served.
I haven’t booked any campsite, they’re not pre-bookable?FredericRobinson said:
I haven't booked any campsite, they re not pre-bookable?
Sorry, yes, the official ones are just turn up and buy at the location...and have just realised you were talking about getting to & camping at Adenauer-Forst, not just parking for spectating 
https://www.24h-rennen.de/vor-ort-erlebnis/
https://www.24h-rennen.de/camping-adenauer-forst/#
ETA: have removed my previous post as I was confusing it with my Le Mans / Spa 24 / Spa F1 camping experiences.
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 29th May 13:27
mmm-five said:
Sorry, yes, the official ones are just turn up and buy at the location...and have just realised you were talking about getting to & camping at Adenauer-Forst, not just parking for spectating
https://www.24h-rennen.de/vor-ort-erlebnis/
https://www.24h-rennen.de/camping-adenauer-forst/#
ETA: have removed my previous post as I was confusing it with my Le Mans / Spa 24 / Spa F1 camping experiences.
No problem, even without signposts it can’t be harder than trying to find the entrance to Tertre Rouge for the first timehttps://www.24h-rennen.de/vor-ort-erlebnis/
https://www.24h-rennen.de/camping-adenauer-forst/#
ETA: have removed my previous post as I was confusing it with my Le Mans / Spa 24 / Spa F1 camping experiences.
Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 29th May 13:27
Interesting that the #911 'Grello' doesn't include Vanthoor; (they've never won with him in that car). So Estre, Preining & Guvan.......
https://www.gt-report.com/nurburgring-24-hours-ent...
https://www.gt-report.com/nurburgring-24-hours-ent...
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