HYROX in Lochem

Context

Lochem is a green, historic town in the Dutch province of Gelderland, perfectly suited to the spirit of HYROX. Surrounded by forests, gently rolling hills like the Lochemse Berg and an extensive network of cycling and walking paths, the city offers natural training grounds that mirror the blend of running and functional strength found in HYROX races. Lochem’s residents are deeply connected to outdoor life, with recreational runners, cyclists and team sport enthusiasts making active living part of the local identity. The wider Achterhoek and Salland regions are known for grassroots sports, from football and field hockey to endurance events that attract athletes from across the Netherlands. This everyday sports culture, combined with Lochem’s calm, small-city atmosphere, creates an ideal base for athletes preparing for HYROX competitions in larger urban centres. While Lochem itself does not yet host an official HYROX race, many local fitness fans travel regularly to Dutch and German events, bringing back experience, stories and motivation. As HYROX continues to grow across Europe, Lochem stands out as a strategic and inspiring home base: peaceful enough for focused training, yet close enough to major competition hubs to make regular race participation both realistic and rewarding.

Getting to Competitions

From Lochem, several official HYROX competitions in the Netherlands and Germany are within easy reach. Dutch events in major cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Maastricht can typically be reached by train in about 2 to 3 hours with one or two changes, or by car in roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic. To the east, German HYROX races in cities like Essen, Hanover or Hamburg are accessible via Deventer or Zutphen by rail, or by car using the A1 and other major highways; expect around 1.5 to 4 hours of travel. International airports in Amsterdam, Düsseldorf and Hamburg expand options further, allowing athletes from Lochem to fly to additional European HYROX venues while keeping overall door-to-door travel times manageable.