Glacier Trail - 42K
Description
A trail at marathon distance. View of countless glaciers – technically very demanding.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
A trail at marathon distance. View of countless glaciers – technically very demanding.
The start takes place at almost 2,000m above sea level in Obergurgl. After two kilometers to warm up, it goes straight to business – a 700m ascent awaits the participants. Upon arrival at Soomsee, trail runners can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views amid the Ötztal and Stubai Alps. At about 2,500m above sea level, the route runs again downhill through a beautiful trail to the first refreshment station (Küppelehütte), before it climbs steeply to the highest point of the race, the Ramolhaus above 3,000m. After recording the intermediate time there, participants run a technically very demanding downhill to the Piccard Bridge, where a breathtaking panorama of the Ötztal glacier world opens up. Continuing over the Schwärzenkamm to the Langtalereckhütte, runners tackle the next kilometers of the race on the forest road to the Schönwieshütte. After the next refreshment station, the route goes into the beautiful Rotmoostal, up to the Hohe Mut Alm. Upon reaching 2,636m, runners enjoy the panorama before a downhill through the Gaisbergtal leads towards Festkogl. Here, runners have to gather all their energy once again before continuing through the Verwall and Königstal to the last downhill trail through a beautiful stone pine forest towards Obergurgl. In the final 2 km, participants enjoy the encouragement of the spectators until the finish line.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Alpine emergency call: 140
Travel safely!
Download the mountain rescue emergency app in advance. If you need help, you can transmit your exact coordinates via the app.
EMERGENCY APP for download:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.tirol_notfall&hl=de
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/at/app/sos-eu-alp/id400099520
Additional information
Directions
A trail at marathon distance. View of countless glaciers – technically very demanding.
The start takes place at almost 2,000m above sea level in Obergurgl. To warm up, participants run the first 6 km downhill towards Lenzenalm. After a short refreshment at the first station, it goes straight to business. After a steep ascent of about 500m, runners reach Nedersee. Upon arrival there, trail runners can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view amid the Ötztal and Stubai Alps. At about 2,500m above sea level, the route runs again downhill on a beautiful trail to the next refreshment station (Küppelehütte), before climbing steeply to the highest point of the race, the Ramolhaus at over 3,000m. After the intermediate time is taken there, participants run a technically very demanding downhill to the Piccard Bridge, where a breathtaking panorama of the Ötztal glacier world opens up. Continuing over the Schwärzenkamm to the Langtalereckhütte, runners tackle the last 17 km of the race on the forest road to Schönwieshütte. After the next refreshment station, the route goes into the beautiful Rotmoostal, up to the Hohe Mut Alm. Upon reaching 2,636m, runners enjoy the panorama before a steep downhill to the Gaisbergtal crossroads leads towards Festkogl. Here, runners have to gather all their energy once again before continuing through the Verwall and Königstal to the last downhill trail through a beautiful stone pine forest towards Obergurgl. In the final 2 km, participants enjoy the encouragement of the spectators until the finish line.
Arrival
Getting there
The approach by car leads through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
- Parking garage Village Center Obergurgl (down right before the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
- Parking garage village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
- Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Since the Glacier Trail 42K leads through high alpine terrain, the following equipment is recommended:
Running backpack
Enough food supplies
Water container
Waterproof rain jacket with hood
Gloves & hat
Mobile phone
First aid kit (including rescue blanket, bandage, tape)
Trail running shoes
Warm clothing (top & long pants or leggings)