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Koning van Spanje Trail

Name: Koning van Spanje Trail
Start: 2025-05-16
End: 2025-05-18
Location: Gulpen

Gulpen, Netherlands • 16-18 May 2025

The SALOMON Koning van Spanje Trail is a renowned trail running event taking place in Gulpen, Limburg, featuring its 13th edition in May 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including an 80 km ultra trail and a 43 km main race, along with shorter options for all skill levels. The event celebrates the historical significance of the "Koning van Spanje" climb, which played a role during the Eighty Years' War. The weekend includes a night trail and offers a unique experience with scenic routes through South Limburg and parts of Belgium, making it a highlight for trail running enthusiasts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Netherlands Limburg Gulpen

Race information

Website

80 km

2200 m+

43 km

1250 m+

30 km

800 m+

22 km

500 m+

18 km

450 m+

18 km

Night Trail

11 km

300 m+

10 km

250 m+

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 23

Duinengordel Trail

Oudsbergen - 41 km from Gulpen

The Duinengordel Trail, taking place on November 23, 2024, marks its fifth edition, organized by Go Dare. This unique running and walking event features routes over the renowned Oudsberg, offering participants stunning panoramic views. The event caters to various skill levels with four distance opti..

Sat - Sun Nov 23-24

Schneeberg Trail

Vaals - 10 km from Gulpen

11 km

21 km

35 km

The Schneeberg Trail is an exciting running event taking place on November 23-24, 2024, starting from Hoeve De Gastmolen in Vaals. This year marks the third edition, featuring a new night trail on Saturday evening and three distance options on Sunday: 11 km, 21 km, and 35 km. The trail showcases the..

Sunday Nov 24

Olne-Spa-Olne

Olne - 27 km from Gulpen

71 km

The "Olne-Spa-Olne" is a trail running event that features a challenging 71 km course with a total elevation gain of 2296 meters. The race starts at the hall omnisport in Olne and is designed for participants who enjoy running in nature. Pre-registration is mandatory, with a maximum of 1000 particip..

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Sunday Dec 1

Sjef van Ooyen Kapellerbosloop

Landgraaf - 14 km from Gulpen

0 km

The Sjef van Ooyen Kapellerbosloop will take place in Landgraaf on Sunday 1 December 2024.

Sunday Dec 1

Triplette des Fagnes

Jalhay - 29 km from Gulpen

7 km

14 km

The Triplette des Fagnes is a running event featuring a 7.6 km course with an elevation gain of 161 meters. Participants can register as a triplet, with pre-registration costing €18 and on-site registration at €21. The event is timed, and while there is no refreshment station along the route, refres..

Sunday Dec 8

Terhills Trail

Maasmechelen - 23 km from Gulpen

The Terhills Trail is a scenic trail running event taking place on December 8, 2024, in Maasmechelen, Belgium. Participants can choose from four distances: 11 km, 20 km, 30 km, and a new 43 km option. The course winds through the beautiful landscapes of the former Eisden mining site and the Hoge Kem..

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