Großglockner Ultra-Trail | GGUT 110 km | 6,500 altitude metres

One of the toughest ultras. Around the Grossglockner

Set against the unique landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the GGUT passes through 3 federal states, 7 valleys and 6 municipalities, crosses the main Alpine ridge twice, passes 14 glaciers and is surrounded by around 300 peaks over 3,000 metres. 

Technical trails, snowfields, long climbs and demanding downhills define the character of the race. With 6,500 metres of elevation gain, four passes over 2,500 metres and frequently difficult alpine terrain, the GGUT ranks among the most challenging trail running events in the Alps.

Altitude profile

General Information

For each distance, depending on the weather conditions, a mandatory minimum equipment list has been drawn up, which all participants must carry. This will be checked before the start.

Handing out of bib numbers is your first official item on the agenda at The North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail.

With drop bags, you can leave personal equipment or supplies to be provided at defined points along the route during the race.

You can find all the details here:

Entry fee

€ 209* until 30.11.2026
€ 219* from 01.12.2026 to 31.01.2027
€ 229* from 01.02.2027 to 31.03.2027
€ 244* from 01.04.2027 to 31.05.2027
€ 259* from 01.06.2027 to 22.07.2027 (registration deadline, no late registration)

*(excluding any fees for payment methods when registering online via Datasport, amount depending on the payment method)

Without the Flex Option, re-registrations between individual GGUT events are possible until 10 July 2027, provided the desired distance is not fully booked. Any additional entry fees will be charged at the rates valid at the time of re-registration; no (partial) refunds of entry fees. A processing fee of €30 will be charged for all changes. With the Flex Option, you may, once during the event year, transfer your place to another person, change the distance and/or postpone your place to the following year. For these changes, please send an email to ggut@zellamsee-kaprun.com.

We recommend that you take out cancellation insurance when you register. This insurance allows for a refund of the entry fee in the event of an accident, serious illness (medical certificate confirming inability to participate in the competition) or tragic family events. The refund conditions can be found in the insurance terms and conditions.

Qualification & Requirements

Participation in GGUT requires the successful completion of a qualifying race with at least 3 points (old or new ITRA scale) between 1 January 2024 and 31 May 2027 or proof of comparable races. The race must be specified during registration. A non-exhaustive list of races can be found at ITRA. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.

All participants must be physically fit and sure-footed in order to complete the course in accordance with the rules. Experience in longer endurance events, preferably in the mountains, but in any case combined with experience and confidence in moving in high alpine terrain, are essential prerequisites for participation. The minimum age for participation is 18 years.

All participants are required to have personal accident insurance valid within the event area. In particular, this must provide adequate cover for the costs of medical treatment and any necessary rescue and recovery operations, including helicopter rescue.

Nature of the race

The Grossglockner Ultra-Trail (110 km) is an extreme running event that takes place largely in high alpine terrain, with 1 passage above 2800 m and 3 passages above 2500 m. At least 2-4 snowfields must be crossed, and more in poor conditions. Over long stretches (80%), the route leads over trails that are (sometimes very) technically demanding. Poor weather conditions (cold, rain, snow) and the night pose additional difficulties.

The most difficult are the ascents/descents to the high passes: Kapruner Törl (2,639 m), Kalser Tauern (2,518 m), Stockerscharte (2,465 m) and Untere Pfandlscharte (2,663 m).
Each participant must be physically fit and sure-footed in order to complete their chosen route in accordance with the rules. Multiple experience in long-distance mountain races (> 70 km) is recommended as a prerequisite for participation in the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail.

Route description:
The Grossglockner Ultra-Trail largely follows the hiking trails of the so-called ‘Glocknerrunde’ around Austria's highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 metres). In the unique landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the route passes through 3 federal states, 7 valleys, 6 municipalities, 2 times over the Alps, past 14 glaciers, around 300 peaks over 3,000m. Start and finish of the race is in Kaprun. After the start in the centre of Kaprun, the route leads out of Kaprun on the road, along forest paths past the Gletscherbahn Kaprun lift, then onto the trails leading up to the Mooserboden reservoir. Over the dam on technical trails, finally across a snowfield to Kapruner Törl (2,639 m ). From there, downhill to the Tauernmoos reservoir and immediately uphill again to the Berghotel Rudolfshütte (2,315 m).
From there, continue across a snowfield to the Kalser Tauern (2,515 m), then take a long, technically difficult descent into the Dorfertal valley. Continuing from the Kalser Tauernhaus, the route is flat and then slightly downhill to Kals am Grossglockner (bandstand). From Kals, a long climb to the idyllic ‘Greiwiesen’ and a short descent to the Lucknerhaus with a magnificent view of the Grossglockner. From there, a climb through beautiful flower meadows to the highest point of the tour and supply station at the Glorer Hütte (2,642 m).
From the Glorer Hütte, enjoy slightly downhill trails and a short uphill climb to the Salmhütte and on to the Stockerscharte (2,465 m) with a magnificent view of the Pasterze. From the Stockerscharte, a technically demanding descent over the Margaritze reservoir dam, uphill via the Glocknerhaus, and finally across a snowfield to Untere Pfandlscharte (2,663 m).
A final look back to the Grossglockner, then across another snowfield (caution!), continuing on a long descent to the Trauneralm. Flat from there to Ferleiten and then slightly downhill on trails to Fusch an der Glocknerstrasse. From Fusch, into the final ascent, then downhill to the centre of Kaprun with the finish at Salzburger Platz.

Running pace chart

GGUT | Start: 9.30 pm