Switzerland · Emmental (Bern / Lucerne)
Napf-Marathon
Distance
42.195 km
Date
October 11, 2026
Entry fee
90 CHF
€ / km
€2.32
Emmental toughness: rolling ridgelines, muddy farm trails, and a classic Swiss endurance day.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1542m
D+/KM
36.54m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
9.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-10.5%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
5.3 km · 331 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 6.2% · max 13.3%
5.0 km · 203 m gain
starts km 15 · avg 4.1% · max 33.2%
1.3 km · 127 m gain
starts km 23 · avg 10.1% · max 32.6%
Top descents
5.3 km · 355 m drop
starts km 29 · avg -6.8% · max -32.7%
5.3 km · 301 m drop
starts km 37 · avg -5.7% · max -30.6%
1.2 km · 143 m drop
starts km 20 · avg -12.0% · max -39.0%
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Zürich (ZRH) / Bern (BRN) / Basel (BSL)
Notes
Start: ~1.5–2.5 hrs to Trubschachen/Emmental by train+taxi / Public transport: good (regional trains) / Accommodation: limited locally; base in Bern/Lucerne/Emmental towns
