Kaprun Scenic Trail | KST 16 km, 1,000 altitude metres, 1 ITRA point

Facts and figures:

Start: Saturday, 25 July 2026, 10.30 am, Kaprun
Finish: Kaprun
Distance: 16 kilometres
Altitude metres: 1,000 m
Negative altitude: 1,000 m
Maximum number of participants: 600
Maximum total time: 3.30 hours
1 ITRA point

Your introduction to alpine trail running

Start is at the GGUT Arena at Salzburger Platz in Kaprun. From there, the route initially leads gently along cycle paths for around 2 kilometres into the valley before the first ascent to the Birkkogel awaits. Once at the top, a fantastic view over the idyllic Klammsee reservoir is revealed.

After a short downhill section, you circulate the Klammsee reservoir before tackling the actual mountain: the climb up to Schneckenberg is around 1,000 metres in altitude. The ascent first takes you gently up to the Schneckenreitalm, then up the increasingly steep Jetzbachastensteig trail to the ‘Ast'n’. At the top of the tour, you will be rewarded with supplies at the Alpengasthof Glocknerblick – with magnificent views of Kaprun, Zell am See, the mighty "Großes Wiesbachhorn" and, of course, the Grossglockner.

From here, the route is almost exclusively on well-maintained hiking trails, descending around 1,000 metres back to Kaprun, where the finish line is once again at the GGUT Arena.

KST is the perfect introduction to alpine trail running: technically easy, 90% on well-maintained hiking trails, amazing scenery – and with its 1,000 altitude metres of ascent and descent, still a real sporty challenge.

Altitude profile

Minimum equipment

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

Minimum equipment Basic KST

Running vest/backpack
Drinking container min. 1.0l
Drinking cup (no cups at the supply stations)
Whistle
Waterproof rain jacket (10,000 mmH2O) with hood
Mobile phone (emergency number must be saved, don't forget to charge it!)
First aid kit (rescue blanket or bivouac bag)
Personal supplies
Rubbish bag
Trail running shoes

Minimum equipment for bad weather and cold conditions KST

Running vest/backpack
Drinking container min. 1.0l
Drinking cup (no cups at the supply stations)
Hat and gloves
Whistle
Waterproof rain jacket (10,000 mmH2O) with hood
Mobile phone (emergency number must be saved, don't forget to charge it!)
First aid kit (rescue blanket or bivouac bag)
Personal supplies
Rubbish bag
Trail running shoes

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 KST is 3.30 hours. We are still working on fine-tuning the route; the final elevation profile will be published online in December 2026.

Entry fee

€ 55* until 31 December 2025
€ 65* from 1 January 2026 to 31 May 2026
€ 70* 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.

Character of the race

KST is a good introduction to alpine trail running, but with 1,000 altitude metres of ascent and descent, it is definitely a challenge. Well-maintained hiking trails cover 90% of the KST, making the trail not particularly difficult in technical terms. Thus, mastering the trail is quite feasible for runners with some mountain experience.

Requirements

All participants must be physically fit and sure-footed in order to complete the course in accordance with the rules. The minimum age for participation is 16 years. There are no other requirements for participation in the KST.