Sickinger Rundlauf: Course, Route Profile & Map
The main race at the Sickinger Rundlauf is a fast nine kilometre road race starting and finishing on the market square in Schörfling am Attersee. It is traditionally held on 15 August in the late afternoon, and it is a distance for speed endurance rather than for stamina reserves.
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The course, elevation and route profile above are from the most recent edition.
Course & Elevation
The main race at the Sickinger Rundlauf covers a nine kilometre loop starting and finishing on the market square in Schörfling am Attersee, in the heart of the Salzkammergut. It is a road race through the village and the rolling countryside behind it, organised by LC Sicking and a fixture of the Upper Austrian running calendar since 2002.
The organiser gives the course length as 9,000 metres. It is one single lap rather than a short circuit repeated: from the market square the route heads south on the Marktwaldstraße, swings out in one big loop over Oberhehenfeld, Trattberg and Wörzing and back west, then returns to the finish along that same Marktwaldstraße. Around 119 metres of climbing are spread over the lap, with roughly 70 metres between the lowest and the highest point. The same day also features the 3.7 kilometre Gesunde-Gemeinde run and several children's races in the afternoon.
Pacing Strategy
Nine kilometres is a distance you can run close to threshold from the start without wrecking the second half. Split the race into thirds: open under control, settle the pace through the middle, and lift over the final third.
At around 119 metres of climbing the lap is not flat, but it is not hard either. The rises sit in the hills behind the village, while the opening kilometres out of Schörfling and the closing kilometres back to the market square run on the same road. Expect the final third on ground you have already covered. The late afternoon start in August also means heat and fluid intake can matter.
Training plan for Sickinger Rundlauf: 12-week build
Expect around 38 to 55 minutes of effort for the nine kilometre main race depending on your level, with committed runners coming in below that. This is a threshold-range distance: evenly hard for most of it, but short enough that you have to concentrate on holding the pace.
Threshold runs of 20 to 30 minutes and longer intervals of three to six minutes are the best preparation. Add one or two sessions with pace changes, because a loop through a village and its surroundings constantly breaks your rhythm.
Course Map
Profile Parameters
Slope Distribution
Climbs on Route
| Start (km) | Length | Ø Gradient | Max Gradient | Elev Gain | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM 1.4 | 0.6 km | 8.8% | 20.0% | +48m | — |
| KM 7.1 | 0.3 km | 7.6% | 11.0% | +25m | — |
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.
Course as GPX
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Sickinger Rundlauf?
Sickinger Rundlauf is 9 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 Sickinger Rundlauf have?
Sickinger Rundlauf has around 119 m of elevation gain over 9 km. That affects pacing, muscular load, and preparation for late-race sections.
What is the route profile of Sickinger Rundlauf?
Sickinger Rundlauf is classified as Rolling, averaging 13.2 vertical metres per kilometre. 37% of the route is flat, 25% climbs moderately (2 to 6%) and 5% is steeper than 6%.
What climbs does Sickinger Rundlauf have?
The hardest climb of Sickinger Rundlauf starts at kilometre 1.4, runs for 0.6 km at an average of 8.8% and gains 48 metres. 2 climbs are mapped in total.
Is Sickinger Rundlauf a loop course?
Yes, Sickinger Rundlauf is laid out as a loop: start and finish are in the same place.
Is there a GPX file for the Sickinger Rundlauf course?
Yes. The Sickinger Rundlauf 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 Sickinger Rundlauf?
Preparation for Sickinger Rundlauf should account for 9 km, 119 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 Sickinger Rundlauf?
The pacing strategy for Sickinger Rundlauf should reflect 9 km, 119 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 24. Sickinger Rundlauf 2026 next take place?
No date has been announced for the next edition yet. The most recent one was held on August 15, 2026.
Where does 24. Sickinger Rundlauf 2026 take place?
24. Sickinger Rundlauf 2026 takes place in Schörfling am Attersee, Austria.
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