Chiemsee Langstreckenschwimmen takes place on Sun, Sep 6, 2026 in Übersee, Germany. The main route is 4.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Start
- Übersee 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Chiemsee Langstreckenschwimmen is a traditional open water swimming competition covering 4.5 kilometres from the Fraueninsel to Strandbad Übersee.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 4.5-kilometre open water swim across the Chiemsee requires sustained aerobic endurance and steady pacing from the Fraueninsel to Strandbad Übersee.
Aerobic endurance
Covering 4.5 kilometres in open water demands a high level of continuous cardiovascular output and muscular stamina for an extended duration.
Sighting and navigation
Navigating between the Fraueninsel and the mainland requires consistent sighting technique to maintain an efficient line over the long distance.
Open water capacity
Racing in an open water environment places high demands on stroke efficiency and mental resilience without the aid of pool walls or lane lines.
Your road to race day
Race day at Chiemsee Langstreckenschwimmen is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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