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Hochgernlauf

Name: Hochgernlauf
Start: 2025-05-18
End: 2025-05-18
Location: Unterwössen

Unterwössen, Germany • 18 May 2025

The Hochgernlauf is a renowned mountain running event held in Unterwössen, Bavaria, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. This challenging race features a distance of 7.4 kilometers with an elevation gain of 905 meters, adhering to the standards set by the World Mountain Running Association. The course begins at the Bürgerzentrum “Alten Bad” and ascends to the Hochgernhaus, offering a steep average gradient of 12%. Since its inception in 1998 by athlete Günther Dörr, the Hochgernlauf has attracted international participants and has hosted the Bavarian Championships in the past. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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7 km

905 m+

7,4 Kilometer

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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