Glacier Trail - 26K
Course Description
This is a trail of half marathon distance. Set in a breathtaking backdrop with beautiful trails, it is technically challenging. The race starts at an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters in Obergurgl. Participants won’t have much time to warm up, as they will immediately ascend for about 8 km and 700 m to the highest point of the race.
After reaching Ramolhaus at over 3,000 meters, the course leads down a very technical downhill to the Piccard Bridge, where a stunning panorama of the Ötztal Glacier World unfolds.
Continuing over Schwärzenkamm to Langtalereckhütte, runners will tackle the last 12 km of the race on the forest road leading to Schönwieshütte. After a refreshment break, the route continues into the beautiful Rotmoostal valley, where participants can enjoy the fantastic natural spectacle on the way to Hohe Mut Alm.
Upon reaching 2,670 meters, there’s a downhill stretch through Gaisbergtal toward Obergurgl. In the final 2 kilometers, runners can savor the cheers of spectators all the way to the finish line.
The actual distance and elevation measurements may vary by +/- 3% depending on the measurement method.
- Aid Station 1 | Ramolhaus | 7.5 km | ca. 1,100 hm+
- Aid Station 2 | Langtalereck Hütte | 12.1 km | approx. 1,450 hm+
- Aid Station 3 | Schönwieshütte | 15.4 km | approx. 1,500 hm+
- Aid Station 4 | Hohe Mut Alm | 18.1 km | approx. 1,900 hm+
- Finish Area Refreshments | 25.5 km | 1,900 hm+
- Personalized start number (until 07.07.2025) + transponder for timing
- Start package
- Vouchers for 1 meal
- 5 aid stations
- Refreshments at the finish
- Certificates available for download after the event
- Intermediate times & elevation profile
- Shower facilities near the finish area
- Medical support along the course and at the finish
- 11:05 | Ramolhaus
- 11:15 | Piccard Bridge
- 11:35 | Langtalereckhütte
- 11:55 | Schönwieshütte
- 12:15 | Hohe Mut Alm
- 12:50 | Finish at Obergurgl
- Prize money for the top 3 men and women in the overall ranking
- Trophies for the top 3 men and women in each category
Ötztal Ranking
- Merchandise Prizes: For the fastest men and women