Ultra Running Hub Hasbergen, Germany · Wednesday, December 30, 2026
Erzsteig über Hüggel-Gipfel UltraTrail
What the course asks
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 101 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- terrain This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 46 km of trail with 1,110 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 24 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,110 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Erzsteig über Hüggel-Gipfel UltraTrail is a 46-kilometer trail race that will take place in Hasbergen, Germany, on December 30, 2026. This fixed-distance event, organized by Uwe Laig, features 1110 meters of elevation gain, which amounts to 24.1 meters of climb per kilometer. Runners will complete 3 laps, each 15.4 kilometers long, on a course described as demanding with steep, exposed paths.
The 8-hour time limit means a cut-off pace of 10.4 minutes per kilometer. This cut-off is tighter than 73% of 50k cut-offs and more generous than 27% of its 1047 peers. The entry fee for this race is 5,00€.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.