Austria · Salzburg
Grossglockner Ultra-Trail
Distance
84 km
Date
July 25, 2026
Entry fee
170 EUR
€ / km
€2.02
Austria’s alpine showcase: glacier views, huge climbs, and a festival base in Zell am See/Kaprun.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5000m
D+/KM
59.52m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
17.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-15.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-01Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
7.5 km · 907 m gain
starts km 23 · avg 12.1% · max 111.5%
6.0 km · 826 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 13.8% · max 71.9%
4.1 km · 726 m gain
starts km 32 · avg 17.8% · max 51.1%
Top descents
17.3 km · 1791 m drop
starts km 50 · avg -10.3% · max -88.3%
3.8 km · 583 m drop
starts km 8 · avg -15.6% · max -82.4%
3.1 km · 549 m drop
starts km 80 · avg -18.0% · max -66.6%
Logistics
Nearest airport
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)
