The Championship
Lockpick Championship 2023 - but what does that even mean?
Exciting competitions await you over two full days. Please refer to the list for the times of the competitions. But competitions have rules. The Lockpick Championship will run according to certain rules, which will of course be communicated so that the winners can be announced according to fair points. In order to qualify, it is a prerequisite that you bring your own cylinder. If you have any questions regarding the cylinder requirements, please feel free to contact us at any time.
You also have the opportunity to take part in a team competition in addition to the individual competitions! Form a team of 3 people and let us know. The times of all team members are added - the team that has the fastest total time at the end wins!
We are looking forward to a fair as well as rousing Lockpick Championship 2023!
In addition to the competitions, you will have the opportunity to talk to renowned brands in the industry and admire the exhibitions of our partners.
Here you can read our Terms & Conditions.
Saturday, March 25th 2023
Confirmation of registrations and spontaneous registration.
You will have 15 minutes to get sorted and take your seats.
Division into groups A - C and verification of the cylinders.
First round of groups A to C.
Enjoy your break with food & beverages at the talk, "What are high security locks and why are some of them not as secure as we might think?"
Announcement of the participants of the A and B finals.
Cylinder handpicking finals of A and B group.
Throughout the day there will be various side competitions in the areas of E-Pick, KFZ and Fun. We will provide the tools.
We welcome you to our afterparty.
Sunday, March 26th 2023
Division into groups A to C.
First rounds of groups A to C.
Food and drinks are available.
Announcement of the participants of the A and B finals.
Final in freestyle of A and B group.
Enjoy your break, to evaluate the results, with food & drinks at the lecture: "Forensic Locksmithing".
Short break to evaluate the results.
Announcement of the winners in all disciplines.
Throughout the day there will be various side competitions in the areas of E-Pick, KFZ and Fun. We will provide the tools.
We thank all visitors and participants for coming.
Here you can find the rules of the two disciplines:
- Rules Cylinder handpicking
- Rules Freestyle
Both disciplines offer a unique competition feeling..
Whether you want to compete classically with hand picks or with any non-destructive tool is entirely up to you. Choose the respective discipline and show us what you've got. We are looking forward to fair and exciting competitions in freestyle and cylinder handpicking.
You don't dare to go on the big stage yet? No problem - besides the two main competitions there will be various side competitions. Car opening, opening with the e-pick and various FUN competitions. Register on the day itself for the various disciplines and get a taste of the world of the Lockpick Championship.
List of exhibitors
Below you will find the exhibitors who will also have a booth at our Lockpicking Championship. The exhibitors will present their products and will also offer products for sale. In addition to the sale, qualified advice will of course also be available.
A.Wendt GmbH
Europe's No. 1 and organizer of the Championship - A. Wendt GmbH. With over 6,000 products, our product range now extends from key blanks, unlocking tools, lockpicking tools to key programming equipment.
LocksmithCZ
Locksmith CZ from the Czech Republic distributes products both domestically and abroad. The company is also a member of the European Lockmaster Group, Master Locksmith Association and ALOA Security Professionals Association.
MPM Lock Decoders
The team of MPM Lock Decoders specializes in non-destructive opening of locks. The company has built and distributed its own dialer. Besides offering opening tools, the company also specializes in high-security consulting.
Spooxe
Since 2011 Spooxe offers equipment for the lockpicker from both own and third-party production. In addition, he runs a lockpicking blog, on which many exciting topics can be found.
Sparrows
Sparrows Lock Picks is a manufacturer of special and high quality lock picks. The unique picks bring diverse designs. Sparrows Lock Picks is represented by Spooxe.
SGH Schmitz
The company was founded in 1998 as a startup and now distributes unlocking tools and locksmith products from leading manufacturers around the world.
Southord
SouthOrd has put its heart and soul into the quality of its tools and has selected the stainless steel grades that are best suited for locksmithing. Southord is also represented by SGH Schmitz.
Czech Lockpicking Association
The Lockpicking Association from the Czech Republic was founded in 2010. As a non-profit organization, the association organizes championships, various events, as well as lectures about locks and security.
SSDEV
SSDEV – Sportsfreunde der Sperrtechnik Deutschland is an association that sees blocking technology as a sporting challenge. The SSDEV has been organizing annual championships since 1997.
OFC
OFC develops and distributes products for locksmiths and lockpickers in France. The special design of the "Corbeau" handles is particularly ergonomic and features a stylized crow.
TOKOZ
TOKOZ a.s. has been active in the field of security mechanisms for 100 years. Thanks to this long experience, the company is a true specialist in the production of padlocks and is now the largest Czech manufacturer. Tokoz is represented by BESA.
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BESA
Besa is the specialist for cylinders, locks, keys and various products around the door. They have their own product line for security fittings, which they can manufacture in various designs, such as colours and materials.
MOKI
Cutaway Snobs
Oliver Diederichsen
When it comes to opening safes, he is the expert - in almost 15 years and well over 1,000 openings, no safe has remained locked.
Sponsor EVVA
SPONSOR"EVVA access to security" is our sponsor for the Lockpick Championship 2023! The company has been producing, researching and developing mechanical and electronic access systems since it was founded in Vienna in 1919.
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Hotel recommendations
We have listed below the hotels and accommodation in our immediate vicinity. There is something suitable for everyone. It goes from cheap offers to the Dorint Hotel, which is a bit more expensive, but of the best quality and facilities.
In addition to contact details, you will also find the distance between the hotel to our company standpoint.
We ask you to book the accommodations yourself and please remember to book early enough so that your desired hotel is still available.
Distances were calculated via Google Maps.
Hotel 52 in Bergheim
6,2km
Kirchstrasse 52 - 54
50126
Bergheim
+ 49 (0) 2271 48979 70
+ 49 (0) 2271 48975 79
Friends Hotel Kerpen
7,5km
Kerpener Str. 183
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
Hotel St.Vinzenz
10,5km
Stiftstr. 65
50171
Kerpen
+ 49 (0) 2237 92314 0
+ 49 (0) 2237 92314 14
Hotel Bergheim a.d. Erft
5,5km
Zum Biotop 7
50127
Bergheim-Kenten
Zum alten Brauhaus
6,4km
Herrenstr.76
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
Hotel am Weyerhof
6,8km
Weyerstrasse 10
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
Hotel Europaparc
7,8km
Siemenstr. 19
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
+ 49 (0) 2273 9997 0
+ 49 (0) 2273 9997 10
Burghotel Wrege
7,7km
Burgstraße 19
50189
Elsdorf
+ 49 (0) 2271 67824 5
+ 49 (0) 2271 67824 7
Hotel Rosenhof
3,9km
Hauptstraße 119
50169
Kerpen-Horrem
Hotel Villa Sophienhöhe
16,4km
Sophienhöhe 1
50171
Kerpen
Hotel Hof Hahn
8,7km
Europaring 119
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
491623607359
+ 49 (0) 2273 9897 16
Hotel zur Wasserburg
12,7km
Am Hubertushof 1
50171
Kerpen
Hotel Haus Loewe
9,2km
Karl-Loewe-Straße 1
50226
Frechen
Hotel Mathildenhof
12,3km
Mathildenstraße 30
50259
Pulheim-Brauweiler
+ 49 (0) 2234 80366 2
+ 49 (0) 2234 80366 3
Hotel Haus Hubertus
14,9km
Gladbacherstr. 124
50189
Elsdorf
Haus Wilkens Anno 1835
5,9km
Zum Breitmaar 1
50170
Kerpen-Sindorf
IBIS Koeln Frechen Hotel
14,8km
Europaallee 3A
50226
Frechen
+ 49 (0) 2234 2760
+ 49 (0) 2234 276400
B&B HOTEL KÖLN-WEST
23,3km
Max-Planck-Straße 46
50858
Köln-Junkersdorf
Dorint Hotel Köln Junkersdorf
14,0km
Aachener Strasse 1059-1061
50858
Köln (Marsdorf)
+ 49 (0) 221 4898 0
+ 49 (0) 221 4898 1000
Overnight Tagungshotel im ABZ
10,6km
Humboldtstraße 30
50171
Kerpen
+ 49 (0) 2237 9289 00
+ 49 (0) 2237 92890 777
