The follow-up to judogoesorient.ch

Team85

Heading north for the Baltic Sea Circle

Where friendship creates impact.

We're back — and we're driving for a good cause again. 7,500 km around the Baltic Sea, in a scrap car, with no motorways, no hotels, no GPS. This time we're raising money for Stiftung Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe — helping heartfelt wishes for children in Switzerland come true.

Hamburg → North Cape → Hamburg · Start: 12 June 2027

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The people behind Team85

The crew

The crew behind judogoesorient.ch is back. After two Allgäu-Orient rallies (2016 and 2021) we're taking on the next humanitarian rally — this time heading north, all the way around the Baltic Sea. Same idea, same spirit, new route.

What we stand for

T.E.A.M.

Tatkraft — Drive

We get things done. Prep, wrenching on the car, logistics — action over talk.

Einsatz — Commitment

Full focus on the goal — on the road and for the cause.

Abenteuergeist — Spirit of adventure

Detours are the destination. We pick the route others avoid.

Menschlichkeit — Humanity

In the car, on the roadside, at the donation goal: respectful, helpful, fair.

Baltic Sea Circle

The rally

The Baltic Sea Circle is a 16-day adventure rally around the Baltic Sea. From start to finish: no motorways, no GPS, no itinerary — but the Arctic Circle, the midnight sun and nine countries.

It's organised by the Superlative Adventure Club. Each team raises money along the way for charitable projects — and that's exactly our goal too: we're driving for the Stiftung Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe.

Visit the official rally site →

≈ 7,500 km

Distance

Countries

16 days

Duration

The route

Once around the Baltic Sea

7,500 kilometres clockwise: from Hamburg up through Scandinavia to the North Cape, across the Arctic Circle into Finland and back down through the Baltics. And since we drive without GPS: the map is a plan — the road decides.

Nine countries, one circle

Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland

Start / Finish Waypoint

Roughly planned route of the Baltic Sea Circle 2027 — we'll drive whatever the road gives us.

2016 · 2021 · 2027

Our rallies

Three rallies, one idea: adventure with a purpose. A look back — and ahead.

2016
Judo goes Orient — 2016

The premiere: first Allgäu-Orient rally, out of the Allgäu heading east — the start of the Team85 story.
Travel diary →
2021
Judo goes Orient — 2021

Second Allgäu-Orient run: roughly 7,200 km from Bavaria heading east, in a beater car, for a good cause.
Travel diary →
2027
Baltic Sea Circle 2027

Our upcoming rally: 16 days, nine countries, Arctic Circle and the midnight sun. We drive for a good cause — in support of Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe.
More about the rally →

See all projects →

Be part of Team85

Supporter

No partners, no rally. We offer visibility on the car, on our social channels and on this site — before, during and after the trip.

Gold

Nordkap

Big logo on the car, top spot on the site, dedicated post in the travel diary.

Silver

Lofoten

Logo on the car and on the site, mention in the diary.

Bronze

Baltic

Sticker spot and a shout-out — perfect for friends, family, small businesses.

Become a supporter Drop us a line — we'll send the sponsorship deck. Contracts are signed by Verein Team85.

Team85 makes dreams come true…!!!

Donate

The Stiftung Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe grants the heartfelt wishes of children and young people in Switzerland who live with an illness or disability.

With our rally we're raising donations to give them unforgettable experiences — moments full of joy, variety and adventure. Because these special moments give strength and stay in memory for a long time.

Join in and donate: every contribution helps make a unique wish come true. Heartfelt thanks for your support!

Since 18 September 2026 Team85 has been a Swiss association based in Mellingen. Your donation goes straight to the Sternschnuppe children's charity — not through our account.

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Say hi

Contact

Questions, sponsorship, route tips, or just because: we'd love to hear from you.

Email hallo@team85.ch

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Team85

The crew

Andreas Schmid

Roger Hofer

Lukas Küchler

Reto Spuler

Daniel Lehmann

Jürg Sommer