Demanding, mythical, uncompromising.

79.4 kilometres and 3,432 m of elevation gain. Down into the valley, up to the Feldberg, via Todtnau and the Schauinsland back to Kirchzarten. With a drop bag in St. Wilhelm.

Distance 2027: 77–82 km
Distance 2026: 79.4 km
Elevation gain 2026: 3.432
Start 2026: 05:30
Entry fee Early Birdi: 110 €

Race & Elevation profile · As of 2026

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Race 2026 This race is expected to stay the same in 2027. We'll publish the final GPX data in good time.

79.4 km · 3,432 m D+ 2026 route, total

Numbers = aid stations with cut-off, see table

Route 2026 · North at top · other races in grey

Aid stations and cut-offs 2026
No.	Point	km	Cut-Off
–	Start Kirchzarten	0.0 km	05:30
1	Höfener Hütte	6.4 km	07:15
2	Raimartihof	15.9 km	09:05
3	Todtnauer Hütte	23.3 km	10:45
4	Todtnau centre	35.6 km	12:15
5	St. Wilhelm shooting club	49.2 km	15:25
6	Oberried	58.8 km	17:10
7	Schauinsland summit station	67.8 km	19:35
Finish	Finish Kirchzarten	79.1 km	21:30

Drop bag: St. Wilhelm.

Mandatory kit 2026

Always there

Closed trail running shoes with lugged soles
Running pack or running belt
Water container (min. 1 l)
Reusable cup
Phone
First-aid kit
Emergency whistle
ID
Navigation
Windproof jacket
Long-sleeve shirt or arm warmers
Buff, cap or bandana
Head torch

Additionally if cold weather is forecast

Waterproof jacket
Long trousers
Gloves
Extra base layer
Hat

Additionally if warm weather is forecast

Extra 0.5 l of water
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

First-aid kit: 1× compress 10 × 10 cm, 2× wound dressings, 1 pair of disposable gloves, 4× plasters, 1× emergency blanket. We announce the cold or heat rule no later than 48 hours before the start. We'll publish the 2027 list before the event. Details in the mandatory kit overview.