LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Ebermannstadt, Germany. The main route is 66 km.
- Date
- Sat, Apr 24, 2027
- Start
- Ebermannstadt 🇩🇪
- Distance
- 66 km
- Climbing
- 2,760 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 29-week plan to LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz
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 Lowa Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is a scenic trail running race through the Franconian low mountain range featuring rocky formations, technical singletracks, and numerous stair climbs starting from Ebermannstadt.
What this race demands
The LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz demands high aerobic capacity and sustained muscular endurance over 66 kilometers of hilly terrain with 2760 meters of climbing.
Climbing volume
The course accumulates 2760 meters of elevation gain across 66 kilometers, requiring continuous uphill locomotion and resilient climbing mechanics.
Technical footwork
Featuring rocky formations, technical singletracks, and stair climbs, the route demands agility and precise footing to maintain efficiency.
Muscular durability
Navigating numerous descents and stair sections over an ultramarathon distance places high eccentric load on the lower limbs, requiring specific strength endurance.
Given the extended duration of an ultramarathon spanning many hours, athletes should target an intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates 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 LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is 29 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base17 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Jan 30, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 31, 2027 – Mar 13, 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 14, 2027 – Apr 3, 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 4, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 18, 2027 – Apr 24, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz?
LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz takes place on Sat, Apr 24, 2027 in Ebermannstadt, Germany.
How long is LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz?
The main route is 66 km.
What does LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz demand?
The LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz demands high aerobic capacity and sustained muscular endurance over 66 kilometers of hilly terrain with 2760 meters of climbing.
How much climbing does LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz have?
LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz has 2,760 m of climbing.
Who is LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz for?
LOWA Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz is open to all participants.
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