Wildstrubel by UTMB 72 km trail running route — Switzerland · Bern / Valais

Switzerland · Bern / Valais

Wildstrubel by UTMB

Distance

72 km

Date

September 11, 2026

Entry fee

210 CHF

€ / km

€3.18

UTMB in Kandersteg: big vertical, alpine ridges, and classic Swiss mountain town logistics.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

4600m

D+/KM

63.89m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

15.1%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-15.2%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
4.1 km
5–10%
7.4 km
10–15%
6.8 km
15–20%
3.0 km
20%+
8.3 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

42%Uphill19%Flat39%Downhill

Terrain

High Alpine

Climbs

Wildstrubel by UTMB climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

12.0 km · 1719 m gain

starts km 37 · avg 14.3% · max 89.2%

2

8.6 km · 1192 m gain

starts km 2 · avg 13.9% · max 50.7%

3

3.4 km · 489 m gain

starts km 23 · avg 14.3% · max 39.8%

Top descents

1

6.4 km · 1146 m drop

starts km 10 · avg -18.0% · max -57.4%

2

10.4 km · 1012 m drop

starts km 49 · avg -9.7% · max -47.5%

3

7.3 km · 953 m drop

starts km 28 · avg -13.0% · max -48.2%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Bern (BRN) / Zürich (ZRH) / Geneva (GVA)

Notes

Start: ~1.5–3 hrs to Kandersteg/Crans-Montana areas (route-dependent) / Public transport: excellent (Swiss rail) / Accommodation: limited in mountain towns; book early (summer)

Last checked: February 19, 2026Official Website →