Büscherl-Trail.
The Büscherl Trail takes you 17 kilometres from the sports ground in Falkenfels out into the Vorderer Bayerischer Wald, almost entirely on trails and forest paths. The day turns on the long climb toward Siglbrunn in the first third; climb it with a plan and you still have legs for the long, rolling return to Falkenfels.
Büscherl Trail 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Start and finish are at the sports ground in Falkenfels, with a loop through the Vorderer Bayerischer Wald in between. Most of it runs on trails and forest paths; tarmac appears only in short stretches. On the long course you pass a control station at Büscherl.
A first hill from km 0.7 lifts you about 70 metres before the path drops back below start level. From around km 3.6 the core of the course begins, the climb toward Siglbrunn: just under two and a half kilometres long, averaging close to ten percent. At the top, around 700 metres, the route holds its height until roughly km 8.5 and only then starts to lose it gradually.
The way back to Falkenfels is not simply downhill. By km 13 the course is below 520 metres again, and a short, steep counter-climb of almost 50 metres follows. A rolling stretch separates it from the final descent, which takes you from km 15.6 back to the sports ground.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.7 | 1.2 km | 6.1 % | 11.8 % | +70 m | — |
| km 3.6 | 2.4 km | 9.9 % | 17.9 % | +236 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 9.9 | 0.5 km | 3.5 % | 4.5 % | +16 m | — |
| km 11.1 | 0.4 km | 4.9 % | 6.9 % | +20 m | — |
| km 13.1 | 0.6 km | 7.9 % | 17.5 % | +49 m | — |
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 Büscherl Trail.
Start under control
More than a third of the course runs downhill and only about a tenth is flat. The hard work sits in the first third; the time is made on the long way back. Run the first hill from km 0.7 easy, because it drops away again straight after and the real race has not started yet.
Hold your rhythm
The climb toward Siglbrunn decides the race. Averaging close to ten percent with ramps near 18 percent, its steep parts are a hike for most runners. Switch early to a strong, even power walk rather than clinging to a running stride, and make a conscious effort to start running again on the level ground at the top.
Spend what is left
The trap comes afterwards. From the high section to km 13 the route is mostly downhill for several kilometres, and on forest paths it is tempting to bank time there. Burn your quads on that stretch and you pay for it on the short, steep counter-climb and the rollers to the finish.
Training plan for Büscherl Trail: 12-week build
Build the base
Allow roughly 1:30 to 2:30 hours for 17 kilometres and just under 500 metres of climbing on trails, depending on your level. The effort is mainly aerobic, broken by one long, hard block on the climb toward Siglbrunn and a few short spikes on the rollers of the second half.
Train race pace
The key is a climb of more than 230 metres early in the race. Rehearse it with hill intervals of ten to fifteen minutes on steep forest paths, alternating running and brisk hiking until you know at which gradient walking gets you up faster and fresher.
Rehearse the course
Downhill running on tired legs matters just as much, since the climb is followed by many kilometres that trend downward. In your long runs, attach a longer descent to a hard climb and then add a few rolling kilometres, so your quads and ankles learn to work with control late in the race.
Arrive fresh
With the course almost entirely on trails and forest paths, the long sessions belong on soft, uneven ground rather than tarmac. Run them in the shoes you plan to race in this September, so grip and cushioning on forest ground are settled before race day.
Courses
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Everything about Büscherl-Trail.
How long is Büscherl Trail?
Büscherl Trail is 17 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 Büscherl Trail have?
Büscherl Trail has around 485 m of elevation gain over 17 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Büscherl Trail?
Büscherl Trail is classified as Hilly, averaging 27.9 vertical metres per kilometre. 10% of the route is flat, 30% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 12% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Büscherl Trail have?
The hardest climb of Büscherl Trail starts at kilometre 3.6, runs for 2.4 km at an average of 9.9% and gains 236 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 3. 5 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Büscherl Trail a loop course?
Yes, Büscherl Trail is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Büscherl Trail course?
Yes. The Büscherl Trail 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 Büscherl Trail?
Preparation for Büscherl Trail should account for 17 km, 485 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 Büscherl Trail?
The pacing strategy for Büscherl Trail should reflect 17 km, 485 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 Büscherl-Trail take place?
Büscherl-Trail takes place on September 12, 2027.
Where does Büscherl-Trail take place?
Büscherl-Trail takes place in Falkenfels, Germany.
Which distances does Büscherl Trail offer?
Büscherl Trail offers 2 distances — Büscherl-Trail 17 km: 17 km; Büscherl-Trail kurz 9 km: 9 km.
How do I register for Büscherl Trail?
Registration runs through the organiser: sv-falkenfels.de. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
