Denmark · Capital Region (Bornholm)
Salomon Hammer Trail Winter
Distance
64.98 km
Date
January 31, 2026
Entry fee
700 DKK
€ / km
€1.40
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Winter Bornholm toughness: cold coastal wind, dark miles, and a punchy island ultra feel.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1667m
D+/KM
25.65m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
10.6%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-10.3%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
1.5 km · 77 m gain
starts km 2 · avg 5.2% · max 21.6%
0.8 km · 63 m gain
starts km 19 · avg 8.3% · max 35.4%
0.8 km · 61 m gain
starts km 20 · avg 7.3% · max 40.7%
Top descents
2.5 km · 74 m drop
starts km 16 · avg -2.9% · max -43.6%
1.3 km · 60 m drop
starts km 4 · avg -4.6% · max -27.2%
0.9 km · 54 m drop
starts km 0 · avg -6.0% · max -23.4%
Why the Hammer Trail 63K Earns 'Denmark's Hardest Trail Run': Bornholm in January Explained
Q: How hard is the Salomon Hammer Trail Winter 63K? A: The event claims 'Denmark's hardest trail run' — and January Bornholm conditions justify it. The 2026 edition ran at −2.5°C with icy cliffs and a fresh Baltic wind. Mandatory gear includes a 200-lumen headlamp, survival blanket, and whistle. Course profile gradient data is currently under review pending GPX correction — updated figures will be available before Stage 5.
Course Profile — Granite Headlands, Icy Cliffs, and Hammershus at Dawn
Q: Is the Hammer Trail Winter 63K a UTMB qualifier? A: Yes — the 64.98 km distance is UTMB-indexed. It also served as the 2023 Danish Championship (DM) long trail distance. Check current UTMB points value before entering.
€1.40/km for a UTMB-Indexed 65K on Denmark's Most Dramatic Island
Q: How much does the Hammer Trail Winter 63K cost? A: 700 DKK (~€94 / ~€1.40/km) at the final fee tier (from January 10). Earlier tiers: 500 DKK until October 31 (~€67 / ~€1.03/km), 600 DKK from November 1. Handling fee of 16 DKK + 0.8% applies. Check hammertrail.dk for 2027 pricing.
Getting to Bornholm in January: Copenhagen, the Ferry, and Hammer Trail Race Weekend Logistics
Q: When does the Hammer Trail Winter 63K take place? A: Late January each year. The 2026 edition was January 31. The 2027 date is not yet announced — check hammertrail.dk.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Bornholm (RNN) / Copenhagen (CPH)
Notes
Start: ~25–45 min (RNN) to Allinge-Sandvig/Hammershus area / Public transport: winter bus schedule limited; car/taxi safest / Accommodation: limited winter inventory in Allinge/Sandvig; book early; Rønne also works
