Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K.
The Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K is a crossing: 27 kilometres from Trillevallen to Ottsjö with three mountains in between. The first climb starts inside the opening kilometre and alone accounts for nearly 40 percent of the day's ascent. Preparation therefore belongs in equal parts to steep hiking and long descents.
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
The race runs in one direction and never returns to Trillevallen, and Ottsjö sits a little over 100 metres below the start. The first mountain wastes no time: after a few easy minutes the course kicks up at kilometre 0.9 and gains more than 300 metres in just under three kilometres, with individual ramps beyond 20 percent. By kilometre 3.5 you are already at the day's high point of around 1,000 metres.
From there the pattern that defines the day takes hold. The second mountain starts at kilometre 7.8 with almost two kilometres at around seven percent. The third begins at kilometre 13 and climbs in two steps, short and steep first, then longer and a little gentler, reaching nearly 900 metres at kilometre 15. Each mountain is lower than the one before, yet between them you give back around 200 metres every time.
From the third high point the course trends downward. A long descent to kilometre 19 leads into rolling kilometres around 700 metres, then from kilometre 24 it drops to just under 500 metres before the last few hundred metres rise gently into the finish in Ottsjö. Barely a tenth of the route is flat. The organiser counts this mountain crossing among the most beautiful races in Sweden.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 0.1 | 0.7 km | 3.6 % | 6.8 % | +23 m | — |
| km 0.9 | 2.9 km | 11.4 % | 28.2 % | +331 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 5.1 | 0.4 km | 3.8 % | 10.3 % | +16 m | — |
| km 7.8 | 1.9 km | 7.4 % | 12.9 % | +143 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 13.1 | 0.7 km | 12.8 % | 19.8 % | +89 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 14 | 1 km | 9.2 % | 16 % | +90 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 19.1 | 1.5 km | 3.5 % | 9.1 % | +53 m | — |
| km 27 | 0.7 km | 5 % | 8.4 % | +32 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 Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K.
Start under control
Mentally split the race at kilometre 15. Almost all the climbing sits before it, and after it the only question is how much running you have left for twelve mostly falling kilometres. The first part is work you ration; the second is where you collect the time.
Hold your rhythm
The biggest trap comes right at the start, because the first mountain arrives before your body is properly warm. On ramps above 20 percent a brisk hike nearly always beats running: charge up with your heart rate at its limit and you gain a few seconds, then pay for them over the next 23 kilometres.
Spend what is left
The day is decided on the third mountain. At kilometre 13 two descents are already in your quads, and the steep first step hits you straight out of the valley. Reach the top with enough in reserve to start running again at once. Keep some control back as well for the drop from kilometre 24, which loses 200 metres in three kilometres: push it to the limit and the short rise before the finish will bite twice as hard.
Training plan for Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect roughly three to four and a half hours, depending on your experience in the mountains. This is aerobic endurance, but not a steady version of it: climbs and descents keep replacing each other, and your heart rate swings between hard climbing and active recovery downhill without ever settling into a fixed rhythm.
Train race pace
Two phases call for specific work. The steep opening demands climbing strength and a confident hiking pace on very steep slopes; sessions of 200 to 300 metres of ascent at a stretch, hiked briskly rather than run, reproduce it directly. For the third mountain, put a hard climb at the end of your long runs, so you learn to climb once more on tired legs and find your running stride again at the top.
Rehearse the course
The underrated priority is downhill running. Nearly half the route falls, and close to 1,000 metres of descent loads the quads harder than the ascent does. Build long, controlled descents into the second half of your long sessions and add strength work such as lunges and step-downs, so your legs still allow some speed at kilometre 24.
Arrive fresh
Altitude itself is not an issue, since the race never goes much above 1,000 metres; what it asks for is steepness and endurance, not thin-air adaptation. With the date on 1 August, the main block of your preparation falls in early summer. In the final weeks before it, plan a rehearsal of 20 to 24 kilometres with three clearly separated climbs, ideally point to point like the race.
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Everything about Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K.
How long is Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K?
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K is 27 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 Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K have?
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K has around 859 m of elevation gain over 27 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K?
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K is classified as Mountainous, averaging 31 vertical metres per kilometre. 9% of the route is flat, 28% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 14% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K have?
The hardest climb of Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K starts at kilometre 0.9, runs for 2.9 km at an average of 11.4% and gains 331 metres. Cycling-convention rating: Cat. 2. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K a loop course?
No, Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K is a point-to-point course: start and finish are in different places.
Is there a GPX file for the Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K course?
Yes. The Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 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 Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K?
Preparation for Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K should account for 27 km, 859 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 Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K?
The pacing strategy for Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K should reflect 27 km, 859 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 Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 2027 take place?
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 2027 takes place on August 1, 2027.
Where does Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 2027 take place?
Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K 2027 takes place in Ottsjö, Sweden.
How do I register for Fjällmaraton Salomon 27K?
Registration runs through the organiser: fjallmaraton.se. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
