Trail Running
Difficulty: difficult

Ultra Trail 45k

45 km, 2,600 m of ascent and plenty of trail: from Rattenberg via Holzalm and Schatzberg to Gratlspitze – a demanding ultra route with superb views.

Length 45.26 km
Duration 10:15 h
Altitude
2634 hm
2626 hm
This ultra trail starts in the heart of Rattenberg, Austria’s smallest town. The route first follows the shady edge of the forest towards Maukenbach before the first longer climb leads via Sulueg and Distelberg towards Holzalm. From there, the trail descends to Thierbach before continuing on runnable forest roads to the Gernalm reservoir. A ridge section leads up to Schatzberg, followed by the trail towards Hösljoch and down to Hausberg near Alpbach. The legs are tested once more on the steep northern ascent to the panoramic Gratlspitze. From the summit, the route descends back to Holzalm and continues via Schwarzenberg and Grafenried onto the Radfeld High Trail. A pleasant downhill section leads towards Rattenberg, with one final short climb over Hauskogel. From Wiesl, the trail descends directly back into the historic old town. With 45 km and 2,600 m of ascent, this is a challenging route for experienced endurance trail runners.
Details
Max. Altitude 1899
Start Rattenberg
End Rattenberg
Public access A12 Autobahnausfahrt Kramsach - Rattenberg
Public transport Zug: Bahnhof Rattenberg

Bus 611 www.vvt.at Rattenberg

Parking P1 - P5 Rattenberg
Equipment The route runs mostly on well runnable trails but contains some slightly technical sections. Pay attention to suitable shoes with grippy soles and adjust your pace to the terrain. Also for this route: inform yourself beforehand about the weather conditions – sections can be slippery when wet.
  • Closed trail running shoes with grippy soles
  • Mobile phone
  • Container for taking in fluids at the refreshment station (e.g. soft cup or soft flask)
  • Completed data sheet on the back of the bib number
  • Rescue blanket
  • Additionally, the following are mandatory for the CLASSIC challenge:
  • Rain jacket with at least 10,000mm waterproof rating
  • Small first aid kit (compress, gauze bandage, fixing tape)
Trailrunner Latschen Gratlspitze Trailrunner Latschen Gratlspitze
  • Summit cross Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Summit cross Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • View from Schatzberg View from Schatzberg
  • Blick vom Schatzberg ins Alpbachtal | © Alpbachtal_24h_Wanderung_Sommer_2023_Alpbachtal Tourismus_Foto shootandstyle (135) Blick vom Schatzberg ins Alpbachtal | © Alpbachtal_24h_Wanderung_Sommer_2023_Alpbachtal Tourismus_Foto shootandstyle (135)
  • Cows above the Gernalm Alpbach | © Michael Mairhofer Cows above the Gernalm Alpbach | © Michael Mairhofer
  • Gernalm Alpbach on the Schatzberg | © Michael Mairhofer Gernalm Alpbach on the Schatzberg | © Michael Mairhofer
  • Path towards Hösljoch Path towards Hösljoch
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