Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Lichtenstein-Unterhausen, Germany. The main route is 22 km.
- Date
- Sat, May 8, 2027
- Start
- Lichtenstein-Unterhausen 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 22 km
- Climbing
- 900 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 31-week plan to Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Lichtenstein Trail Half Marathon is a 22 km trail race with 900 m of elevation gain on trails around Lichtenstein Castle in the Swabian Alb.
What this race demands
The Lichtenstein Trail Halbmarathon requires sustained climbing power and technical descending over a 22 km trail course featuring 900 meters of elevation gain.
Climbing volume
Navigating 900 meters of elevation gain over a 22 km distance demands strong uphill running capability and muscular endurance in the lower limbs.
Trail durability
The off-road profile around Lichtenstein Castle requires ankle stability and coordination to manage varied trail surfaces throughout the half marathon distance.
A race duration likely exceeding two hours for most participants requires a carbohydrate intake of 30 to 60 grams per hour to sustain energy output.
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 Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon is 31 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base19 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Feb 13, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Feb 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 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 · Mar 28, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Apr 18, 2027 – May 1, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 2, 2027 – May 8, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon?
Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Lichtenstein-Unterhausen, Germany.
How long is Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon?
The main route is 22 km.
What does Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon demand?
The Lichtenstein Trail Halbmarathon requires sustained climbing power and technical descending over a 22 km trail course featuring 900 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon have?
Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon has 900 m of climbing.
Who is Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon for?
Lichtenstein Trail – Halbmarathon is open to all participants.
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