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Zugspitz
Germany, June. 106 km on 75% trail. +19,623 ft of climbing. 25 hours cutoff.
106 km+19,623 ft-19,623 ft25 hours2,288 ft to 7,231 fttech 7/106 stationsweather shortenedshortened coursenot WSER eligibleWSER qualifierJune
Distance106 km
Gain+19,623 ft
Loss-19,623 ft
Altitude2,288 ft to 7,231 ft
Technicality7/10
Air40°F to 80°F
- Start2,288 ft
- High7,144 ft
- Low2,288 ft
- Finish2,288 ft
- Germany at mile 0.0
- Zugspitz mile 13 at mile 13, cutoff 5 hours
- Zugspitz mile 26 at mile 26, cutoff 10 hours
- Zugspitz mile 40 at mile 39, cutoff 15 hours
- Zugspitz mile 53 at mile 53, cutoff 20 hours
- Finish Germany at mile 66, cutoff 25 hours
Geometrycourse math
Steepest drop2,103 ft-21.0% over 1.9 mi
Night miles14 misunset near 21:00 local
The cruxFernpass cols and the Zugspitze summit push (near mile 43)
Course DNA
The Course
Zugspitz runs 106 km through Germany. +19,623 ft gain and -19,623 ft loss. Surfaces skew 75% trail / 20% dirt road / 5% paved. Fernpass cols and the Zugspitze summit push. High point near 7,231 ft. Low near 2,288 ft. June temps run 40°F to 80°F. The course rewards patience early and punishes rushed descents after mile 33.
The Work
Train for 19,623 feet of climbing across 106 km. Back-to-back long runs on trail. Practice power-hiking grades above 15 percent. 25 hours total means limited margin: rehearse fueling every 45 to 60 minutes and downhill eccentric work weekly. Technicality 7/10. Build a block that simulates the crux near mile 43.
Kit
June in Germany: plan for 40°F to 80°F. Mandatory shell if rain is in forecast. Headlamp with spare batteries if 25 hours pushes past dark. Poles help on sustained climbs above mile 16. Vest capacity for 2 liters minimum. Shoes matched to 75% trail: lugs for mud, rock plate if the course turns technical after mile 33.
Race Day
Hold effort through mile 16. The field often splits on the first big climb after mile 33. Fernpass cols and the Zugspitze summit push near mile 43 is where time is won or lost. Walk the steep pinches. Run the flats and gentle downhills. Crew at major aids: socks, calories, ice if hot. Transitions under 5 minutes when possible. Final third is 22 miles of fatigue management. Finish with reserve for the last descent.
Results
Zugspitz finish lines.
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