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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful trail runs in Grainau
Trail Running
· Seefeld
Zugspitzmarathon from Leutasch-Gaistal via the Südwandsteig and Gatterl
recommended route
Difficulty
T4
difficult
43 km
11:00 h
3,000 m
3,000 m
Marathon-distance hike to the Zugspitze from the Leutasch Valley with about 3,000 meters of elevation gain
Trail Running
· Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Trail running Jägersteig-Kreuzeckhaus
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.8 km
3:15 h
916 m
916 m
On the tracks of the hunters over trails, forest paths, and forest roads. Including a scenic panoramic view as a reward!
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Zugspitz Ultratrail 100 km
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Difficulty
difficult
closed
101 km
19:30 h
5,300 m
5,300 m
The Zugspitz Ultratrail is a very demanding mountain race with 101 km and 5300 meters of ascent, which leads once around the Wetterstein massif and offers magnificent views – provided you have the breath to enjoy them at all.
Trail Running
· Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Trailrunning tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Ehrwald (AT)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
38.7 km
9:10 h
2,566 m
2,320 m
Alpine ambience. Not only six ascents and descents await you on this trail running route, but also the most beautiful hiking paths and trails in our region.
Trail Running
· Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ehrwald - Zugspitze - Garmisch
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
35.9 km
8:12 h
2,323 m
2,695 m
With this very long and demanding trail running route to the Zugspitze, the two "easier" paths to the Zugspitze are linked into a crossing.
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Alpspitz Gaudi | Alpine mountain run
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
23.6 km
8:00 h
2,533 m
2,533 m
The smaller but no less exciting route of the Zugspitz Gaudi. Ideal for training and testing before the big circuit around and on the Zugspitze. The Alpspitz Gaudi offers everything an alpine mountain run should include. From trails to gravel, over scree and passes that the hands need for propulsion.
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Quick-footed winter tour around Garmisch
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
30.5 km
4:15 h
650 m
650 m
Winter round tour with the DAV Flinkfüßern around Garmisch-Partenkirchen in January 2026
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Zugspitz-Gaudi | Alpine mountain run
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
42.7 km
10:35 h
3,712 m
3,712 m
An alpine mountain run of a special kind. Once up and around the Zugspitze. With all facets of mountain sports and an absolutely breathtaking run around the Wetterstein massif. Not for the faint-hearted - easy for the experienced.
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Garmisch circuit with the quick-footed
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
30.2 km
5:15 h
641 m
641 m
Group tour on January 28, 2023
Trail Running
· Zugspitz Region
Garmisch - Osterfelderkopf - Garmisch
Difficulty
moderate
25.7 km
8:33 h
1,506 m
1,505 m
Ascent via Partnachalm, Kreuzeck/Kreuzalm and Längenfelderkopf (ski slope). Descent original ZUT route.

