Obertauern Trailrun Summit.
The Raiffeisen Trail Ultra 8 Summits sets off from the Obertauern Trailrun Summit in the middle of the night and strings together eight summits, dropping deep into the valleys between them, once all the way down to Tweng. A third of its roughly 5,100 metres of climbing comes only after kilometre 51, and that is what this race is measured by.
Obertauern Trailrun Summit 2027: Course, Elevation & Route Profile
Start and finish are in Obertauern at just over 1,730 metres. After a few rolling kilometres at village height the loop drops to around 1,300 metres, and from kilometre 9.2 the first big climb follows: almost 850 metres over 5.7 kilometres, with the Tauernkarleitenalm aid station roughly halfway up. The course comes back down past the Südwiener Hütte and the Gschwendthofhütte before, just beyond the Felseralm at kilometre 25, the steepest long block of the first half begins: around 750 metres over 3.3 kilometres to the high point at almost 2,380 metres.
After a second stop at the Südwiener Hütte the long way down begins. Via the Genossenschaftsalm Lantschfeld the course sheds around 800 metres until it bottoms out in Tweng at just over 1,230 metres. There, at kilometre 51, the aid station sits in the village, and right behind it rises the steepest ramp of the day, around 860 metres over 3.6 kilometres towards the Twenger Alm. Two more climbs past the Schönalmbahn top station take you above 2,300 metres again by kilometre 68.7, then the last eight kilometres fall back to Obertauern.
The nine aid stations sit at alpine pastures, mountain huts, in the middle of Tweng and at a lift top station. That says a lot about how this loop is built: rather than staying high, it ties the heights around Obertauern to the valleys below. Over 60 percent of the course is steep, uphill and down, and the first hours are run in the dark.
| Start | Length | Ø | Max. | Gain | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km 9.2 | 5.7 km | 14.9 % | 49.5 % | +849 m | HC |
| km 15.9 | 0.7 km | 31.2 % | 42.2 % | +218 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 21.6 | 3.3 km | 9.7 % | 45.6 % | +315 m | Cat. 3 |
| km 25.1 | 3.3 km | 22.6 % | 40 % | +747 m | Cat. 1 |
| km 33.8 | 0.7 km | 20.9 % | 28.3 % | +152 m | Cat. 4 |
| km 51.4 | 3.6 km | 23.7 % | 51.6 % | +860 m | HC |
| km 60.9 | 1.6 km | 23.7 % | 43.6 % | +386 m | Cat. 2 |
| km 65.9 | 2.8 km | 17.2 % | 35.1 % | +472 m | Cat. 2 |
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 Obertauern Trailrun Summit.
Start under control
The first 50 kilometres are groundwork, even though they hold two thirds of the climbing. In the darkness of the opening hours you cannot see the slope ahead, and with it goes your sense of what a climb will cost. Hike the steep sections from the start, even where you could still run, and do not let fresh morning legs talk you into speed.
Hold your rhythm
The race is decided from Tweng onwards. The climb out of the village averages almost 24 percent, the steepest on the loop, and two more follow with over 850 metres between them. If the long descent via the Lantschfeld has used up your quads, you will lose more time on those three slopes than you gained going down. Run that descent with control and arrive at the bottom with something left.
Spend what is left
Between the Lantschfeld and Tweng, and again from the Schönalmbahn to the finish, there are about eleven kilometres without an aid station. Refill completely in Tweng before you take on the steepest slope, rather than counting on the next station up the hill.
Training plan for Obertauern Trailrun Summit: 12-week build
Build the base
Expect somewhere around 13 to 20 hours for the 76.6 kilometres. The effort is aerobic throughout, but almost two thirds of it is steep ground: you hike the climbs, and on the descents your leg muscles work as brakes and grow more sensitive with every hour. Speed barely matters here; durability over a whole day is everything.
Train race pace
The race-deciding phase arrives after many hours on your feet: three climbs above 2,000 metres from kilometre 51. So train long mountain days with the hardest climb at the end, such as two long hill runs on consecutive days, or a long outing with a steep ascent in its final hour. The core session is brisk hiking at 20 to 30 percent for 45 to 60 minutes.
Rehearse the course
Descending matters just as much. The loop loses as much height as it gains, and the way down from over 2,000 metres to Tweng alone is long. Build in steep downhill running regularly, especially at the end of long sessions, so your quads learn to brake while tired.
Arrive fresh
The start falls in the night, and the course tops out at almost 2,400 metres. Do some long sessions in the dark with a headlamp so that footing and pace on steep ground feel familiar without daylight, and spend training days at similar altitude to learn how your body handles long climbs up there.
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Everything about Obertauern Trailrun Summit.
How long is Obertauern Trailrun Summit?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit is 76.6 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 Obertauern Trailrun Summit have?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit has around 5,034 m of elevation gain over 76.6 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Obertauern Trailrun Summit?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit is classified as Mountainous, averaging 67.4 vertical metres per kilometre. 5% of the route is flat, 11% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 31% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Obertauern Trailrun Summit have?
The hardest climb of Obertauern Trailrun Summit starts at kilometre 51.4, runs for 3.6 km at an average of 23.7% and gains 860 metres. Cycling-convention rating: HC. 8 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Obertauern Trailrun Summit a loop course?
Yes, Obertauern Trailrun Summit is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Obertauern Trailrun Summit course?
Yes. The Obertauern Trailrun Summit 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 Obertauern Trailrun Summit?
Preparation for Obertauern Trailrun Summit should account for 76.6 km, 5,034 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 Obertauern Trailrun Summit?
The pacing strategy for Obertauern Trailrun Summit should reflect 76.6 km, 5,034 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 Obertauern Trailrun Summit take place?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit takes place on July 10, 2027.
Where does Obertauern Trailrun Summit take place?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit takes place in Obertauern, Austria.
Which distances does Obertauern Trailrun Summit offer?
Obertauern Trailrun Summit offers 8 distances — Raiffeisen Trail Ultra 8 Summits: 76.6 km; Sportshop Skiworld Endurance Trail 2 Summits: 53.2 km; Hochalm Easy Trail: 8.9 km; Hotel Alpina Ultimate Trail 2 Summits: 34.6 km; Extreme 100 Trail 8 Summits: 108 km; Martini Sportswear Panorama Trail 2 Summits: 16.2 km and 2 more.
How do I register for Obertauern Trailrun Summit?
Registration runs through the organiser: trailrun-summit.com. YOUB shows you the course, elevation profile and training plan for your preparation.
