A UTMB World Series event in the Austrian Alps surrounding Salzburg. The 103km course loops through the Fuschlsee and Wolfgangsee lake districts with nearly 5,000m of climbing, combining alpine meadows, forest trails, and stunning lakeside scenery.
UTMB World Series EventITRA 5 Endurance Points
Est.
2013
Distance
103km / 64mi
Course
Loop
Surface
Mountain Trail
Elev. Gain
4900m
Elev. Loss
4900m
Field Size
~1,000
When
May
Time Limit
26h
THE COURSE
Gain
+4900m
Loss
-4900m
MI 8
KM 12.9
Gaisberg Summit
The first major climb above Salzburg at 1,288m, offering panoramic views of the city, the Salzach River valley, and the distant Untersberg massif.
ELEV: 1288ft
MI 20
KM 32.2
Fuschlsee Lakeshore
A scenic passage along the shores of the emerald Fuschlsee, one of the cleanest lakes in Austria, surrounded by rolling alpine meadows and forests.
ELEV: 660ft
MI 35
KM 56.3
Zwolferhorn Ridge
A demanding climb to the Zwolferhorn at 1,522m above St. Gilgen, with dramatic views over the Wolfgangsee and the Salzkammergut lake district.
ELEV: 1522ft
MI 48
KM 77.2
Schafberg Approach
The iconic Schafberg mountain looms over the trail as runners traverse high alpine terrain above Wolfgangsee, the jewel of the Salzkammergut region.
ELEV: 1200ft
MI 64
KM 103
Kapitelplatz Finish
The final descent back into Salzburg leads runners through the old town to the iconic Kapitelplatz square beneath the Hohensalzburg Fortress.