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Pfälzer Bergland Trail

Name: Pfälzer Bergland Trail
Start: 2025-03-27
End: 2025-03-30
Location: Thallichtenberg

Thallichtenberg, Germany • 27-30 Mar 2025

The Pfälzer Bergland Trail is a stage race that spans three days and covers a total of 125 kilometers through the picturesque Pfälzer Bergland. Participants stay overnight at the Wolfstein Youth Hostel in the Kusel district. Since its inception in 2014, the trail has become a popular event that highlights the beauty of the region and its hiking trails. Starting in 2024, an additional ultra-distance route of over 45 kilometers will be offered. The event will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2025 with a special event at Lichtenberg Castle, aimed at engaging both participants and spectators alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Germany Rheinland-Pfalz Thallichtenberg

Race information

Website

150 km

150 Kilometer

80 km

80 Kilometer (zweier-Staffel)

45 km

45 Kilometer (ultrastrecke)

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

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