42.195 km
Distance
2,420 m
Elevation Gain
6:45:00
Average Finish Time
380
Total Finishers
2005
Established
Mountainous
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Course & Elevation
An iconic alpine trail marathon starting in Grainau and ascending to Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze (2,962m), before descending into Austria. The route combines exposed rocky terrain, alpine meadows, and technical trail sections with breathtaking views of the Bavarian and Tyrolean Alps. This is one of Europe's most challenging mountain marathons, requiring serious altitude and technical skills.
🌤️ Weather
Cool alpine conditions with variable weather. Afternoon thunderstorms are common at high elevation. Expect rapidly changing conditions and potential snow patches on upper sections even in June.
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ Runners summit Germany's highest peak (Zugspitze at 2,962m) as part of the race, making it one of Europe's most extreme mountain marathons.
- ▸ The race crosses the German-Austrian border, with approximately half the course on Austrian soil in Tyrol.
- ▸ Founded in 2005 by alpine enthusiasts, the event celebrates the stunning natural landscape shared between Bavaria and Tyrol.
- ▸ Average finishing times exceed 6 hours 45 minutes due to extreme elevation gain and technical alpine terrain—nearly 2.5 hours slower than road marathons.
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