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.
Course Facts
Weather on Race Day
14°C
Temperature
72%
Humidity
45%
Rain Chance
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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