AUTRICHE · Salzburg
Grossglockner Ultra-Trail GGT 57K: Austria's Alpine Glacier Race, Measured
Informations clés
Distance
57 km
Date
Droit d’inscription
140 EUR
€ / km
€2.46
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Austria’s alpine showcase: glacier views, huge climbs, and a festival base in Zell am See/Kaprun.
Grossglockner Ultra-Trail GGT 57K is a high alpine point-to-point trail race held on July 25, 2026 in Salzburg, Austria, running from Kals am Großglockner to Kaprun through the glacial terrain surrounding Austria's highest peak. The course covers 57km with 3,500m ascent and 4,000m descent (~61.4 m/km ascent density), including at least two mandatory snowfield crossings and passes reaching 2,663m. Average uphill gradient 17.09% is estimated in the top ~4% of European trail races; average downhill −16.09% is estimated top ~3–5%. The race opens from km 0.03 with an 8.97km climb gaining 1,317m at 14.68% average. Descent 1 drops 1,792m over 17.37km — the largest single descent drop in this set of DTR analyses. In 2024, temperatures exceeded 30°C at lower sections while snowfields were mandatory at high passes in the same race. Entry is €2.46/km (€140 until May 31) and the race sells out against a 700-runner cap. Salzburg (SZG) is approximately 81 minutes away. Running since 2018 with ITRA 3 points, the GGT suits advanced alpine trail runners with high-altitude technical experience.
Élévation et Terrain
Mètres totaux
4,000m
D+/KM
70.2m/km
Pour référence, le Tor des Géants 330 km a 73 D+/km.
Pente montante moyenne
17.1%
Pente descendante moyenne
-16.1%
Distribution du gradient de montée
| 2–5% | 3.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 4.2 km | |
| 10–15% | 2.9 km | |
| 15–20% | 3.2 km | |
| 20%+ | 6.8 km |
Profil de parcours
AnalysedDétail du terrain
| 37.1% | Montée |
|---|---|
| 17.2% | Plat |
| 45.7% | Descente |
Terrain
Ascensions
Principales montées
| Rank | Length | Elevation gain | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 km · 1317 m gain starts km 0 · avg 14.7% · max 108.6% | ||||
| 2 | 3.8 km · 660 m gain starts km 18 · avg 17.6% · max 81.4% | ||||
| 3 | 3.8 km · 657 m gain starts km 42 · avg 17.4% · max 69.1% |
Principales descentes
| Rank | Length | Elevation drop | Start km | Average gradient | Max gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.4 km · 1792 m drop starts km 23 · avg -10.3% · max -88.9% | ||||
| 2 | 3.1 km · 549 m drop starts km 53 · avg -17.8% · max -63.1% | ||||
| 3 | 2.9 km · 505 m drop starts km 16 · avg -18% · max -104.3% |
Grossglockner Ultra-Trail GGT 57K: Austria's Alpine Glacier Race, Measured
Why GGT 57K Is One of Europe's Steepest 57km Races: 17.09% Average Uphill Explained▼
Q: How hard is the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail GGT 57K? A: One of the steepest 57km races in Europe. Average uphill 17.09% estimated top ~4% DTR database; average downhill −16.09% estimated top ~4%. Biggest single descent drops 1,792m over 17.37km — largest in this set of analyses. Minimum two snowfield crossings; passes at 2,663m; 2024 saw 30°C at low sections and near-freezing at high passes in the same race.
Course Profile — A 1,317m Opening Climb, Snowfield Crossings, and the 1,792m Descent That Defines the Race▼
Q: Does the GGT 57K sell out? A: Yes — maximum 700 runners; no late registration after July 23, 2026.
€2.46/km for Glaciers, High Passes, and 9 Peaks Over 3,000m: The GGT Value and Sell-Out Case▼
Q: Is the GGT 57K an ITRA qualifier? A: Yes — 3 ITRA points confirmed from the official race website.
From Kals to Kaprun: Grossglockner Race Logistics, Salzburg, and the Alpine Race Weekend▼
Q: How much does the GGT 57K cost? A: €140 at the current rate (until May 31, 2026), rising to €155 from June 1. Registration closes July 23; no late entries. Small Datasport payment processing fee may apply.
Logistique
Aéroport le plus proche
Salzburg (SZG) / Munich (MUC) / Innsbruck (INN)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs to Kaprun/Zell am See / Public transport: very good (train to Zell am See + bus) / Accommodation: strong in Zell am See/Kaprun; book early (summer)
