Gletscherflohmarsch takes place on Sun, Aug 1, 2027 in Obergurgl, Austria. The main route is 15 km.
- Date
- Sun, Aug 1, 2027
- Start
- Obergurgl 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 15 km
- Climbing
- 1,348 m
- Level
- Open to all
A high-alpine traditional hiking event leading participants through the glacier world of the Ötztal Alps from Obergurgl up to the 3,200-meter Ramoljoch and down to Vent.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This high-alpine walk demands sustained climbing efficiency and sure-footedness across 1,348 meters of vertical gain over a 15-kilometer route peaking at 3,200 meters. The prolonged ascent to the Ramoljoch requires robust muscular endurance.
Steep climbing volume
Gaining 1,348 meters over just 15 kilometers creates a consistently steep gradient that tests lower-body strength and cardiovascular capacity.
High-altitude exposure
Reaching an altitude of 3,200 meters at the Ramoljoch exposes participants to thinner air, increasing aerobic strain.
Descent durability
The descent from the high point down to Vent places significant eccentric loading on the quadriceps and stabilizing muscles after a demanding climb.
Given the duration of a steep 15-kilometer mountain walk with high elevation change, athletes should target 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Gletscherflohmarsch is 49 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base37 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – May 9, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 10, 2027 – Jun 20, 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 · Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 12, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 26, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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