Der Weiße Ring - Die Trailchallenge (Great Hero Classification)

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The competition starts in the finish area of the legendary White Ring - The race and leads first in the direction of Oberlech. After the first steep meters over meadows it goes then somewhat more flatly to mountain station of the Oberlech gondola. Then we continue in the direction of Kriegerhorn past the gypsum holes and the Kriegeralpe. The route then descends steeply to Zug, where the paths of the Great Hero Championship and the Small Hero Championship separate at the refreshment station. Next follows one of the key passages, the ascent up to the Madloch. While this ski run is already a challenge in winter, the ascent in summer is also a special challenge for trail runners. The narrow path leads very steeply uphill in places and is technically not to be underestimated. At the Madlochjoch the second of three big climbs is mastered, in the following section it goes down to the Zürsersee and further down to Zürs. Again and again, one looks to the mountain station of the Rüfikopfbahn, which is the next to be reached. Even though this ascent is less steep than the previous ones, its length should not be underestimated. At the Rüfikopf the ascents are mastered now it goes down to Lech. Here again full concentration is required on the narrow way, which leads over serpentines down to Lech. The finish is then again in the starting area, where the audience celebrates this special achievement frenetically!

By train to Langen am Arlberg station or St. Anton am Arlberg. From there, buses (No. 750+760) run regularly to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Germany: Take the A96 motorway to Bregenz from there on the A14 motorway to Bludenz, continue on the S16 to the Lech Zürs am Arlberg exit. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Switzerland: Via the A13 motorway and the Feldkirch, Hohenems or Lustenau border crossing on the A14 motorway to Bludenz. Continue on the S16 until exit Lech Zürs am Arlberg. Follow the B197 up to Alpe Rauz, turn left here onto the B198 through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

From Austria: Via the Inntalautobahn A12 and then via the S16 to the exit St. Anton am Arlberg (Arlberg Pass). Follow the B197 first through St. Anton, then through St. Christoph and over the Arlbergpass to Alpe Rauz. Turn right here onto the B198, drive through Flexengalerie and over the Flexenpass to Lech Zürs am Arlberg.

You can either park your vehicle directly at your host or park it in the underground garage in Anger. The underground car park is located directly in the centre of town opposite Raiffeisenbank Lech.

During the competition all heroes and heroines are required to bring the following equipment:

• Trailrunning - Shoes
• Rainwear or overgarments as rain protection
• Warm clothing (top and long trousers or leg warmers)
• Gloves and cap
• Water tank and at least 1.5 litres of water
• Emergency equipment (first aid kit, blanket, whistle)
• Headlamp with charged battery