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Varied and breathtaking trails for all skill levels
Trail running in Gastein
The Gastein Valley has long been an insider tip for trail runners. Runners can enjoy the diverse Gastein mountains and collect plenty of altitude meters on marked and GPS-tracked trails.
Fantastic single trails and historic paths take you to imposing peaks, picturesque mountain lakes and spectacular ridge runs with 360° panoramic views. Anyone dreaming of rapid downhills will find what they are looking for here.
Every year in September, the adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS attract trail runners from around 50 nations to the Gastein Valley - the fact that many participants return time and again shows how popular the region is in the trail running scene.
Book into one of our trail run-friendly hotels now and explore the unique trails that Gastein has to offer.
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The dense network of paths through Gastein
With around 600 kilometers of marked trails, Gastein offers plenty of variety for runners and a wide range of route planning options. Whether you spend just a trail running weekend or a long "trailcation" in the Gastein Valley, there is something new to discover every day.
You can easily follow the signs on the permanent trail running routes (T1-T5). If you want to explore the locals' favorite routes, you can download the GPX files here.
T1 | Gamskarkogel Trail
T2 | Poserhöhe Trail
T3 | Hüttenkogel Trail
T4 | Tischkogel Trail
T5 | Fulseck Trail
adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS
More than just a race. A community.
At the beginning of September, the entire valley is in trail running fever. Runners from all over the world meet in Gastein for the adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS and around 350 highly motivated citizens support them as volunteers along the routes. What makes this event so attractive is the extraordinary international community that has formed around it.
Up to 80 people make up the running groups that train together for the INFINITE TRAILS and travel to Gastein.
The race is open to all skill levels: from a 15K with 900 meters of elevation gain for beginners to a 60K ultra-distance with 5,000 meters of elevation gain over three Gastein peaks. However, the team race takes center stage. Here, three people run 100 kilometers and 7,600 vertical meters together as a relay, divided into three different laps (21K+35K+44K).
Spectators can follow the race live via the hiking swing and immerse themselves in the special event atmosphere in the Gastein Valley.
"INFINITE TALK" - all about adidas TERREX INFINITE TRAILS
Podcast about your "Trailcation" in Gastein
This episode is all about the trail running destination of Gastein. The course director Sibylle Schild, Gerald Wenger, deputy managing director of KTVB Bad Hofgastein and Christoph Kahl, a passionate trail runner from Gastein, talk to race director Mike Hamel about how Gastein was awarded the contract for the event, why the Gastein Valley makes trail runners' hearts beat faster, what else the valley has to offer besides trail running and much more...
All about trail running
The demanding trails in the Gastein mountains challenge body and mind and offer ideal training conditions to reach your full potential. Trail-running-friendly establishments support you at every step of your journey with targeted sports catering and well thought-out services. A comprehensive performance test at the Alpentherme Gastein provides valuable insights to optimize your training and tailor it to your individual goals. The Gastein thermal bath s also offer precise regeneration so that you can get going again full of energy the very next day.
FAQ
What does Gastein have to offer trail runners?
With a huge network of marked trails and paths, iconic two-thousand-metre peaks such as the Gamskarkogel (Europe's highest grass mountain), the Graukogel, the Tischkogel or the Fulseck as well as the adjacent Hohe Tauern National Park, the Gastein Valley offers an incredible variety for trail run enthusiasts. The extensive offer of the sports medicine department of the Alpentherme Gastein health center, the two thermal baths & wellness oases in Hofgastein and Bad Gastein as well as a year-round yoga offer in many hotels provide optimal conditions for healthy and performance-oriented training.
How do I find trailrunning-friendly hotels in Gastein?
These accommodations in different categories are especially geared towards trail runners and offer healthy food and little extras such as laundry service, as well as support with route planning for your running vacation.
What equipment do I need for trail running?
First and foremost, trail running requires a suitable shoe or trail shoe. A normal running shoe can also be used, but there are special trail running shoes for more support and stability. In addition, a small rucksack or belt is very often used to carry the most necessary items such as a hydration bladder or bottle, a headlamp, sunglasses, trail running poles or a GPS watch or fitness tracker, as required.
What should I carry in my trail running rucksack in alpine terrain?
If you are out and about in alpine terrain, you have to be prepared for sudden changes in the weather. Therefore, in addition to a fitness watch with GPS and sufficient liquids and food, it is also advisable to always have wind and rain protection as well as gloves and a buff/cap with you. A charged cell phone so that you can call for help in an emergency and a small first aid kit with blister plasters should also be in your running backpack.
