Ultra Running Hub Schlangenbad - Niedergladbach, Germany · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Taunus-Ultratrail 70km
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2023 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2025 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 260 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70km | 13 | Max Weber · 08:02:00 | Rebecca Lenger · 08:11:00 |
| 2022 | 71.22km | 11 | Marcel Neumann · 08:14:00 | Daniela Berke · 11:48:00 |
| 2020 | 72km | 17 | Christoph Lux · 06:45:00 | Gabriele Kenkenberg · 09:52:00 |
| 2019 | 71km | 19 | Elmar Sistermanns · 08:17:00 | Anke Warlich · 09:01:00 |
| 2018 | 70km | 22 | Christoph Lux · 07:20:00 | Gabriele Kenkenberg · 10:00:00 |
| 2017 | 70km | 19 | Christoph Lux · 07:53:00 | — |
| 2016 | 69km | 13 | Nawid Wuttke · 08:15:00 | — |
The field grew 18% between 2022 (11) and 2023 (13). 15% of the 2023 field were women.
DUV results for the 2023 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
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 70 km of trail with 1,800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 1,800 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 70 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Schlangenbad - Niedergladbach, Germany, the Taunus-Ultratrail 70km presents a winter test through a 70-kilometer route. With 1800 meters of total elevation gain, the profile averages 25.7 meters of climb per kilometer, demanding steady uphill legs across a mid-distance ultramarathon.
The event operates on an intimate scale, with a field smaller than 85% of 50-mile peer events and bigger than 14% of them. A 25€ entry fee keeps overhead minimal for an ultra of this length, while the small pack means competitors should prepare for long, solitary stretches on the trail.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.