Alb Extrem takes place on Sun, Jun 27, 2027 in Ottenbach, Germany. The main route is 170 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 27, 2027
- Start
- Ottenbach 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 170 km
- Level
- Open to all
ALB EXTREM is a traditional Radmarathon starting in Ottenbach and offering several routes across the Swabian Alb, from the 113 km Alb-easy route to ultramarathon distances.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
5:20–6:25
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Alb Extrem is 41 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base29 weeks · Sep 14, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 5, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 17, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 21, 2027 – Jun 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Alb Extrem?
Alb Extrem takes place on Sun, Jun 27, 2027 in Ottenbach, Germany.
How long is Alb Extrem?
The main route is 170 km.
Who is Alb Extrem for?
Alb Extrem is open to all participants.
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