Riesenbecker Panorama UltraTrail

Race completed

45 km Distance

780 m Climbing

3.4 Grit · Challenging

52.2992° N, 7.5844° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 17 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 7 hours 9:20 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Among the tightest Marathon cut-offs we track. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, August

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 13°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 13 h 53 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 38 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 45 km of trail with 780 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 45 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 45 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 45 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 45 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Overview

With a time limit tighter than 92% of marathon-distance cut-offs—and more generous than just 8%—the Riesenbecker Panorama UltraTrail in Hörstel demanded relentless forward movement. Averaging 17.3 meters of ascent per kilometer, runners faced a cutoff pace of 9.3 minutes per kilometer across the full 45-kilometer distance.

The course routed competitors through the Teutoburger Wald near Hörstel and Riesenbeck over 3 identical loops, with each circuit contributing 260 meters of climbing across technical singletrack littered with roots and rocks toward the total 780 meters of elevation gain. Organised by Detlev Brönstrup with an entry fee of 5,00€, the 7-hour limit left minimal margin for delays on the recurring climbs.

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