Course

Start 09/04/2021, distance 31.0 km, uphill 2,027 vertical metres, downhill 1,678 vertical metres

The Transalpine Run 2021 starts in Hirschegg in Kleinwalsertal. Through the Gemsteltal, the route goes up on the north-eastern side of the Widderstein to the Gemstelpass (1,971m) and on to the V1 at the Widdersteinhütte. A short, steep descent to the Hochtannbergpass leads to the beautiful trails to Körbersee and further down the valley to the V2 at the Schröcken alpine pasture. Now the 2nd ascent of the stage follows. Over the Butzensee up to the Mohnenfluhscharte (2,313m), the highest point of this stage. A steep descent to Oberlech (1,660m) and on to Lech (1,427m), today’s destination.

Start 09/05/2021, distance 27.7 km, uphill 1,787 vertical metres, downhill 1,919 vertical metres

Starting in Lech, the route takes you over the Rüfikopf (2339m), with a food station, past Monazabon See down to Zürs (1717m) and on to the Flexenpass (1773m) with the second food station. Through the Hölltobel and the Flexenmulde we come to the Alpe Rauz (1684m). There follows a steep ascent along the Valfagehrbach up to the third food station at the Ulmer Hütte (2279m). Through the Steißbachtal we descend to the finish in St. Anton (1284m).

Start 09/06/2021, distance 41 km, uphill 2,668 vertical metres, downhill 2,390 vertical metres

With an early start in St. Anton (1282m), the route goes straight uphill to the Moostal and past the Kartellstausee to the V1 at the Darmstädter Hütte (2,386m). Past the Küchlferner we climb up to the Rautejöchl (2.752m) and continue on a very alpine trail below the Schönpleisköpfe to the highest point of the day at 2.783m. Via the Dürrschartl (2.662m) we descend to the V2 at the Friedrichhafener Hütte (2.141m). From here you can already see the village of Galtür. The route leads again uphill to the Muttenjoch (2.620m). On a clear day, the areas of the Rheintal can be seen. From here it goes downhill to the Heilbronner Hütte (2,305m) and on to the V3 at Alp Verbella (1,938m). A last short climb towards Zeinisjoch (1,840m) before descending to Galtür (1,575m), today’s destination.

Start 09/07/2021, distance 41.3 km, uphill 2,258 vertical metres, downhill 2,450 vertical metres

We leave Galtür (1,575m), first on flat paths along the Silvretta Hochalpenstraße up to the Bieler Höhe (2,035m) and reach the V1 here. The route leads over first technical, later demanding trails to the first crossing at the Hochmadererjoch (2,505m). We follow the high trail to the V2 at the Tübinger Hütte (2,190m). Freshly strengthened we tackle the 2nd ascent to the Carnäirajoch (2.489m). Up here we cross the border into Switzerland. Towards the valley we go into the Schlappintal to the V3 (1.916m). A final ascent brings us to the highest point of the stage, the Älpeltijoch (2,539m). From here the day’s destination, Klosters, is already clearly visible. For the following, very technical descent (approx. 400m) absolute concentration is required. Finally, the trail leads over picturesque alpine meadows to the finish (1,210m).

Start 09/08/2021, distance 8,5 km, uphill 862 vertical metres, downhill 90 vertical metres

After the start in Klosters (1.210m) we go up to Planatsch (1.314m). After crossing the Talbach, there is a short descent before it first climbs slightly to Matatsch and then, becoming steeper and steeper, heads uphill to the finish on the Madrisa (1,894m).

Start 09/09/2021, distance 47.0 km, uphill 2,441 vertical metres, downhill 2,306 vertical metres

Start of the longest stage of TAR 2021 in Klosters (1,210m). The trail first follows the Landquart river, then the Vereinabach up to the V1 at Berghaus Vereina (1,920m). Embedded between peaks of 3000m, the trail continues through the Vernela Tal up to the highest point of the stage, at Fuorcla Zadrell (2,759m). A gravel trail from here down to the V2 at the Chamanna Marangun (2.021m). Continue through the lonely Val Lavinuoz and on panoramic trails over into Val Tuoi, at the foot of Piz Buin. Recharge your batteries at the V3 in Bos-Cha (1,662m). Beautiful trails follow over Unterengadiner mountain meadows and past mountain villages such as Ardez. Always in view of the fabulous mountain world with high 3000m peaks. V4 and therefore the last chance to mobilise your reserves is in Ftan (1.645m). The last few kilometres are certainly easy to manage with the goal in sight. The very long and demanding stage ends in Scuol (1.195m).

Start 09/10/2021, distance 41.6 km, uphill 2,225 vertical metres, downhill 2,451 vertical metres

From Scuol (1,195m) in the Unterengadin, the route leads steadily steeply up on unique trails to the V1 at the Lischan Hütte (2,500m). The climb continues to the highest point of the TAR 2021 at Fuorcla da Rims (2,975m). Now it continues through high alpine terrain downhill to the Italian border. A few more kilometres and we reach the V2 at the Sesvenna Hütte (2.258m). The route continues downhill to Schlinig (1,738m). Over the Way of St. James out of the Schliniger Tal to Latsch (983m). Along the Adige to Glurns (913m) we reach Soles (898m). The last section of the route is characterised by fantastic single trails – below Schloss Lichtenberg and to Prad (911m) in the Vinschgau.

Start 09/11/2021, distance 25.0 km, uphill 1,861 vertical metres, downhill 970 vertical metres

From Prad on the Stilfserjoch we start again for an alpine stage. Through the village we follow forest tracks and trails up to the V1 at the Vellnairalm (1.990m). Now the trails become more alpine and the stage continues to climb to the Stieralm (2,244m). From here we walk with a fabulous view of the Ortler and its steep glaciers. Via the Eselsteig we reach the highest point of the day (2.466m) and later the V2 at the Kanzel (2.342m). Steep paths mark the last downhill of the TAR 2021 and lead downhill in Zie to Sulden (1.847m).