Alpentour Schladming Dachstein.
Stage 1 of the Alpentour Schladming Dachstein opens the stage race with a loop around Schladming: 60 kilometres, three short ramps inside the first nine kilometres, then from kilometre 21.8 the seven-kilometre climb to the Hauser Kaibling. The real test, though, sits in the closing third, where three more climbs meet legs that have already done the work.
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The opening stage of the Alpentour Schladming Dachstein is built as a loop: start and finish sit at around 750 metres, and the climbing tallies up almost exactly what the descending gives back; the route closes out close to elevation-neutral. In between lies one of the most unsettled opening sections in the whole race: at kilometres 3.08, 4.8 and 8.78, three short category-4 ramps arrive before any race rhythm has settled.
After a calmer stretch, the stage's centrepiece begins at kilometre 21.8: a category-2 climb of just over seven kilometres that carries riders up toward the route's high point at around 1,824 metres, up to the Hauser Kaibling, the mountain that gives the stage its name. Anyone who thinks the work is done there is mistaken: after the descent, four more categorised climbs follow at kilometres 29.58, 33.9, 37.33 and 49.78, three of them category 3, stretching deep into the closing kilometres.
The course runs through the wooded alpine terrain of the Schladming mountains (UCI S1 classified, like the rest of the Alpentour) and with close to 39 percent of the distance on steep gradients in either direction, its character sits closer to a sawtooth profile than to a single big summit finish.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 3.1 | 0.8 km | 11.8 % | 20.8 % | +88 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 4.8 | 1.2 km | 12.4 % | 49.6 % | +148 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 8.8 | 1.5 km | 8.8 % | 16.3 % | +135 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 21.8 | 7.2 km | 7.3 % | 21.6 % | +522 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 29.6 | 1.1 km | 8.5 % | 11.3 % | +89 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 33.9 | 3.2 km | 9.1 % | 17.2 % | +286 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 37.3 | 2.2 km | 12 % | 18.2 % | +260 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 49.8 | 2.2 km | 8.1 % | 14.7 % | +178 m | Cat. 3 |
Climb categories follow the road-cycling convention and rate the terrain itself (length and gradient) regardless of sport: Cat. 4 marks the easiest rated climbs, Cat. 1 the hardest, and HC (hors catégorie, “beyond categorization”) is reserved for the most brutal ascents. Short climbs below the Cat. 4 threshold stay unrated.
How to pace Alpentour Schladming Dachstein.
Sit in early
The race is decided on the climb to the Hauser Kaibling from kilometre 21.8: just over seven kilometres of second-category climbing, the day's first genuinely long sustained effort, and the point where the front group first sorts itself out.
Ration your effort
The trap, though, sits after that climb, not before it. Unlike stages built around one summit finish, the work on this stage doesn't end with the descent off the Hauser Kaibling: four more categorised ramps follow at kilometres 29.58, 33.9, 37.33 and 49.78, three of them category 3. Riders who leave the main climb running on empty because they treat it as the day's finish line lose time exactly where others still have something left.
Race the finale
The first nine kilometres already demand discipline: three short category-4 ramps arrive before any rhythm is set, and as the opening stage of a four-day race, that start tempts everyone into full risk immediately. Riders who go beyond their sustainable output there pay for it twice: once on the Hauser Kaibling, and again in the closing kilometres.
Training plan for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein: 12-week build
Build endurance
Age-group riders should plan on two and a half to four hours of effort for the opening stage of the Alpentour Schladming Dachstein, depending on pace and fitness over the roughly 2,000 metres of climbing.
Train the climbs
The effort character shifts twice. The first nine kilometres, with their three short ramps, call for brief, largely anaerobic spikes typical of an MTB race start. Then the climb to the Hauser Kaibling brings 30 to 45 minutes of sustained aerobic-to-threshold effort. In the closing third, the short, hard efforts return, but on legs already worked, which makes them feel considerably more anaerobic than their length suggests.
Ride race-specific
Two phases decide the stage accordingly: the big climb itself, which demands even power over half an hour, and the string of four shorter climbs afterward, which tests fatigue resistance rather than peak output.
Arrive fresh
Training should therefore emphasise not just long, steady climbing but climbing under pre-fatigue specifically: short, steep repeats at the end of an already-long ride, once the legs are already heavy from earlier climbing. A block of several short, intense ramps at the start of a session helps simulate the frantic opening as well. Since this is the first of four stages, it is also worth using training to build a feel for how much reserve a day of this size should leave for the ones that follow.
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Everything about Alpentour Schladming Dachstein.
How long is Alpentour Schladming Dachstein?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein is 60 km long. That distance shapes how much aerobic endurance, pace durability, and race-specific work belong in the training plan.
How much elevation gain does Alpentour Schladming Dachstein have?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein has around 2,130 m of elevation gain over 60 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Alpentour Schladming Dachstein?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein is classified as Mountainous, averaging 34.6 vertical metres per kilometre. 12% of the route is flat, 21% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 21% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Alpentour Schladming Dachstein have?
The hardest climb of Alpentour Schladming Dachstein starts at kilometre 21.8, runs for 7.2 km at an average of 7.3% and gains 522 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 2. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Alpentour Schladming Dachstein a loop course?
Yes, Alpentour Schladming Dachstein is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Alpentour Schladming Dachstein course?
Yes. The Alpentour Schladming Dachstein course is on this page as a free GPX download — ready to import into Garmin, Wahoo, Komoot, Strava or any other app that reads GPX.
How should I prepare for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein?
Preparation for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein should account for 60 km, 2,130 m of elevation gain, current training load, and available training time. An adaptive plan helps place key sessions without ignoring recovery and real life.
What pacing strategy works for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein?
The pacing strategy for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein should reflect 60 km, 2,130 m of elevation gain, and your current fitness. Start controlled and keep margin for sections where the profile or fatigue makes target pace harder.
When does Alpentour Schladming Dachstein 2027 take place?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein 2027 takes place on June 17, 2027.
Where does Alpentour Schladming Dachstein 2027 take place?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein 2027 takes place in Schladming, Austria.
Which distances does Alpentour Schladming Dachstein offer?
Alpentour Schladming Dachstein offers 4 distances — Stage 1 – Hauser Kaibling: 60 km; Stage 2 – Ramsau am Dachstein: 70 km; Stage 3 – Reiteralm: 59 km; Stage 4 – Planai Schafalm (Time Trial): 11 km.
How do I register for Alpentour Schladming Dachstein?
Registration runs through the organiser: alpen-tour.at. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
