Two distances, one unforgettable landscape. Choose your route along the Nationalpark Kalkalpen — the full loop with the Ultra distance or the compact circuit with the Challenge.
Both routes run along the Nationalpark Kalkalpen with start and finish in Windischgarsten. The Ultra is the full loop, the Challenge the compact circuit.
The complete loop along the Nationalpark Kalkalpen — from the Stift Spital am Pyhrn via Windischgarsten, Wurbauerkogel, Hanslalm, Hengstpass, Singerskogl, Gowilalm, Hofalm, Rohrauerhaus and Bosruckhütte back to Spital am Pyhrn. For all who seek the full experience.
Ultra route →The shorter variant from the Stift Spital am Pyhrn via Windischgarsten and the Wurbauerkogel up to Hanslalm and finishing at the Hengstpass. Perfect for ambitious hikers and runners looking for a demanding day tour without going the full distance.
Challenge route →The most important data of both routes in direct comparison.
| Ultra | Challenge | |
|---|---|---|
| Distanz | 52 km | 24 km |
| Elevation | 2.100 hm | 1.000 hm |
| Altitude | 602 – 1.386 m | 602 – 1.193 m |
| Aid Stations | 6 | 3 |
| Maximum Finish Time | 24 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Start Marsch | 06:00 Uhr | 06:00 Uhr |
| Start Trail | 06:00 Uhr | 06:00 Uhr |
You can go both routes in two variants: hiking mindfully as KalkAlpenMarsch or running competitively as KalkAlpenTrail. You make the decision at registration.
Long-distance hiking at your own rhythm. Nature experience and community are central. No time pressure, no official ranking. Finishing is the goal.
Trail running against the clock. Official timing, competitive ranking. For those who want to compete and approach the experience athletically.
The official registration starts on Sunday, 10 January 2027 at 10:00. Sign up to the interest list now and secure your chance for a guaranteed starting spot plus attractive benefits for early registrants.
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