CROSS-COUNTRY RUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Trailrunning
Do you feel at home in the mountains? Do you love challenging your body, feeling your strength and making the most of your time outdoors? Then you will experience moments of happiness while trailrunning in the mountains! Whether on forest, meadow or gravel paths, variety is guaranteed in the natural surroundings of Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
Trail running explained simply: running on trails in the great outdoors. Where paved hiking trails end. Sometimes uphill, then downhill, first gravel, then soft moss and in between a small obstacle to jump over ... Trail running means a sporting challenge and lots of fun!
DISCOVER COUNTLESS TRAIL RUNNING ROUTES IN THE MOUNTAINS!
From technically demanding tours that require a lot of stamina to easy trails for beginners. Below you will find a small selection of the most beautiful tours in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Alternatively, you can easily put together your own favorite tour here in the tour planner!
EVENTS, CAMPS & RUNNING GROUPS IN GAPA
Would you like to measure your time against other trail run enthusiasts? Or take part in Germany's biggest trail running event? Here you can find all the events, camps and running groups that take place and are offered in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
360° TRAIL
Every year, relevant brands from the trail running scene present their products and services here. Interested end consumers can test the sport, actively participate in running courses and obtain comprehensive information. In exciting presentations, athletes will talk about their experiences on the trails, product developers will provide highly interesting insights into their design work and the topic of "safety on the mountains" will also be featured in the program. An event for all trail running enthusiasts at all levels: Testing, running, adventure, information and lifestyle - at many great hotspots in the region!
Find out more about the event!
ZUGSPITZ ULTRATRAIL
From June 14 to 15, 2024, the SALOMON Zugspitz Ultratrail powered by LEDLENSER celebrates its 12th anniversary. Six route lengths from 25.6 to 103 kilometers around the Zugspitze are offered at Germany's largest trail run event.
All information about the sporting challenge of a lifetime!
TRANSALPINE RUN
Every two years, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the starting point for the Transalpine Run. Every year, 300 teams set off on one of the last great adventures, crossing the Alps on foot - either in teams of two or solo!
Here you can find all information about TAR 2024!
GAP PUB RUN
Are you sporty, like to meet other people and enjoy a cool drink in the evening? Then the "GAP Pub Run" is the right place for you! The GAP Pub Run is a weekly running event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen organized by Sport Conrad together with a local running guide. Meet - run - drink!
Here you can find all information!
Q&A: EVERYTHING ABOUT TRAIL RUNNING
What is your motivation for your first trail run? To lose weight? Enjoy the panorama? Are you looking for new sporting challenges? No matter what your motivation is, keep it up by printing out a picture of your goal and hanging it next to your bed. That way, you'll wake up every day with your goal in mind.
Your body works in a similar way to a car engine. If you fill it up with the wrong fuel, the engine breaks down. It's the same with our bodies. If you mainly eat fast food and very fatty foods, your body can no longer perform properly. Of course, this also has an impact on your trail running performance. So make sure you eat a balanced diet. You burn a lot of calories on your trails, so provide your body with high-quality calories, such as pasta, rice or potatoes. Try to eat a little fresh fruit and vegetables every day. You can remember the following rule for your main meals: 1/3 protein (fish, meat, soy etc.), 1/3 carbohydrates (rice, pasta, potatoes...), 1/3 vegetables (peppers, carrots, asparagus....).
After sport, it is important to restore the minerals that have been used up and sweated out to the body. In addition to isotonic sports drinks, drinking an ice-cold non-alcoholic beer is of course also a good way to do this.
Warming up is important because it signals to your body that it is about to exert itself and that certain metabolic processes need to adapt. Warming up also helps to prevent injuries. Even for an exercise as simple as running, a general warm-up program is crucial for the running experience.
The beauty of trail running is the variation and versatility this sport has to offers. Of course, it's mainly about running, but due to the wide variety of surfaces - gravel, forest floor, roots, etc. - you have to constantly adapt to the ground and our panoramic tours take you to places with wonderful views.
