Austria · Salzburg
Grossglockner Ultra-Trail
Distance
57 km
Date
July 25, 2026
Entry fee
140 EUR
€ / km
€2.46
Austria’s alpine showcase: glacier views, huge climbs, and a festival base in Zell am See/Kaprun.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
4000m
D+/KM
70.18m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
17.1%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-16.1%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-01Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
9.0 km · 1317 m gain
starts km 0 · avg 14.7% · max 108.6%
3.8 km · 660 m gain
starts km 18 · avg 17.6% · max 81.4%
3.8 km · 657 m gain
starts km 42 · avg 17.4% · max 69.1%
Top descents
17.4 km · 1792 m drop
starts km 23 · avg -10.3% · max -88.9%
3.1 km · 549 m drop
starts km 53 · avg -17.8% · max -63.1%
2.9 km · 505 m drop
starts km 16 · avg -18.0% · max -104.3%
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.
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)
