Trail Running Paradise Fugen-Kaltenbach: Five New Routes For Every Level

Outdoor fans will get their money's worth in the Fügen-Kaltenbach holiday region in the Zillertal: "With our new trail running routes, we appeal to both experienced mountain runners and absolute beginners. The varied running paths are invitations to explore nature, enjoy the landscape and challenge yourself," says Manfred Pfister, managing director of the holiday region. The routes in various levels of difficulty offer the right challenge for both experienced mountain runners and those who want to become one.

Between Spieljoch and Hochfügen

The five new routes are spread over several mountains: Two of them start directly at the mountain station of the Spieljochbahn. On the one hand, the Kellerjoch circuit offers challenging climbs and technical passages - paired with spectacular views. On the other hand, a rather easy route leads from Spieljoch to Hochfügen. This trail is very suitable for beginners.

Three other trails start directly in Hochfügen: The Gilfert-Runde offers a unique combination of natural beauty and sporting challenge. On the 3-peak-run, runners test their limits and the 4-Almen-Runde is a real treat for the senses and the legs.

Hochfügen Hightrails Festival in August

The Almen-Runde and the Gilfert-Runde also represent a challenge for participants at the Hochfügen Hightrails trail running festival. The more leisurely Almen-Runde with around 5 kilometers and 221 meters of elevation must be completed at the BusinesstrailRun on August 10th. Here, both individuals and teams compete against each other and end the day together at a cozy after-race party. On Sunday at the HightrailRun, the challenging Gilfert-Runde (17 kilometers, 1,250 meters of elevation) is completed and offers recreational athletes and professional trail runners an attractive race that pushes them to their limits.
Information and registration for all classes at https://hochfuegen-hightrails.at/ .

The five varied trail running routes offer different challenges for every skill level. Interested parties can find further information and route descriptions at: https://www.best-of-zillertal.at/sommer/sommeraktivitaeten/trailrunning-spieljoch-hochfuegen/

Trail running routes in the Fügen-Kaltenbach holiday region in the Zillertal

Spieljoch-Hochfügen high-altitude
trail Spieljochbahn mountain station – Gartalm – Loassattel – Lamark Niederleger – Hochfügen
Length: 11.9 kilometres
Elevation gain: 356 metres uphill, 756 metres downhill
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Kellerjoch-Runde
Spieljochbahn mountain station – Alpine trail – Kellerjoch Chapel – Kellerjoch Hut – Gartalm – Spieljoch mountain station
Route length: 9.5 kilometers
Elevation gain: 797 meters uphill, 797 meters downhill
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Gilfert-Runde
Hochfügen – Lamark Niederleger – Loassattel – Gilfert – Lamark Hoch- & Niederleger – Hochfügen
Route length: 17.7 kilometers
Elevation gain: 1,250 meters uphill, 1,250 meters downhill.
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3-summit-Runde
Hochfügen – Pfundsalm – Sidanjoch – Rastkogel Hut – Kraxentrager – Marchkopf – Zillertal Shuttle mountain station – Hochfügen
Route length: 17.9 kilometers
Elevation gain: 1,194 uphill, 1,194 downhill
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4-Almen-Lauf
Hochfügen – Lamark Niederleger – Pfundsalm – Viertelalm – Holzalm – Hochfügen
Route length: 7.5 kilometers
Elevation gain: 326 meters uphill, 326 meters downhill
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