Witzenhausen, Germany · Saturday, February 6, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Tunnelweg-Teufelskanzel-TrailUltramarathon

111 days away

46 km Distance

1,400 m Climbing

4.4 Grit · Challenging

51.3410° N, 9.8554° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 8 hours 10:26 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 73% of 50K races. Measured against 1057 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, February

Daytime high 3°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 9 h 25 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 301 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 1,400 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 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 1,400 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Overview

The Tunnelweg-Teufelskanzel-TrailUltramarathon is a 46 km trail race in Witzenhausen, Germany, with 1400m of elevation gain. This February 6, 2027 race has a time limit of 8 hours, making its cut-off tighter than 73% of 50k races, and more generous than 27%.

With 30.4 meters of climb per kilometer, this race is more challenging than most, featuring a very steep ascent on the Kolonnenweg. The course description mentions little asphalt, with forest paths, meadow paths, and trails, often with snow and ice. Entry costs 23 Euro.

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