Tours

Der Weiße Ring - Die Trailchallenge (Kleine Heldenwertung)

The White Ring - The Trailchallenge is a spectacular summer race along the legendary ski circuit. The shorter variant leads from Lech over the Kriegerhorn to Zug and back to Lech.

Tour-Quickfacts

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

13,1 km

Duration

02:00h

Ascent

665m

Descent

665m

The Trailchallenge takes place in August 2023 and is a highlight in the Lecher Bergsommer. The legendary White Ring - The ski round is mastered on foot in the opposite direction. Experienced trail runners master the Great Hero Championship alone or in teams of three. For hobby runners there is the small hero classification, which leads back to Lech along the Lechweg after the catering station in Zug. Lech Zürs is an absolute paradise for trail runners. The mountain air and numerous marked routes make runners' hearts beat faster. There are the right routes for every level of runner. From almost flat runs along the Lechweg or on the high plateaus to demanding physical and technical summit runs. In Lech every trail runner finds ideal training conditions. Several independent studies have shown that the altitude of Lech Zürs am Arlberg has a positive effect on the health and effectiveness of training.

impressions

Details

Difficulty	moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point	2015 m
Lowest point	1428 m

Best time of year

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Our map

Der Weiße Ring - Die Trailchallenge (Kleine Heldenwertung)

Safety information

EMERGENCY CALL:

140 Alpine Emergencies Austria-wide

144 Alpine emergency Vorarlberg

112 Euro emergency call (works with any mobile phone/network)

For more information please visit www.vorarlberg.travel/safety

Turn-by-turn directions

Vom Start des Rennens im Zielbereich der legendären Skirunde am Schlosskopf, geht es über Wiesen zunächst steil bergan in Oberlech. Über die Petersboden Abfahrt zur Skihütte Der Wolf geht es weiter. Vorbei an den Gipslöchern bei der Kriegeralpe verläuft der die Strecke über den Zugertal hinunter nach Zug. Bei der Verpflegungsstation am Golfplatz in Zug trennen sich die Große Heldenwertung und die Kleine Heldenwertung. Der kürzere Runde folgt nun dem Lechufer zurück nach Lech, wo die Ziellinie überquert wird.

Public transport

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.

Getting there

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.

Parking

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.

Equipment

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