Großglockner Ultra-Trail | GGUT 110 km, 6,500 altitude metres, 5 ITRA points & qualifying race for Western States 100

One of the toughest ultras. Around the Grossglockner

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.

With 6,500 altitude metres, four passes over 2,500 metres, an average altitude of over 2,000 metres for more than half of the route and often technically very difficult terrain, GGUT is an extreme challenge. Experience in long-distance races in the mountains and strong physical and mental resilience are essential requirements. See below for information on the nature of the race and qualification requirements; please also note the required ‘minimum equipment’.

Altitude profile

Minimum equipment

There are two variants of minimum equipment, which apply depending on the weather:

Checking of mandatory equipment

Mandatory equipment will be checked before the start.

Additional checks may be carried out during the race and at the finish line.

If a participant is unable to present the complete mandatory equipment upon request by race personnel, they will not be allowed to start or will get a time penalty or disqualification.

Time limit

The total time limit for GGUT is 28 hours.

Entry fee

€ 195* until 31 December 2025
€ 220* from 1 January 2026 to 31 May 2026
€ 245* from 1 June 2026 to 23 July 2026 (registration deadline, no late registration)

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

Re-registrations between individual GGUT competitions are possible until the bib number is collected. Any additional entry fees will be charged at the rates valid at the time of re-registration; no (partial) refunds of entry fees. Changes to the participant's details are possible until 31 May. A processing fee of € 15 will be charged for all such changes; a fee of € 30 will be charged for all changes made on site during the race weekend.

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.

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.

Qualification

Participation in GGUT requires the successful completion of a qualifying race with at least 3 points (old or new ITRA scale) between 1 January 2023 and 30 May 2026 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.

Running pace chart

GGUT | Start: 9.30 pm