Witzenhausen, Germany · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Fixed Distance 50K
Tunnelweg-Teufelskanzel-TrailUltramarathon
156 days away
46 km Distance
1,400 m Climbing
4.4 Grit · Challenging
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. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 75% of 50K races. Measured against 982 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.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
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.
Course Notes
Anspruchsvoller winterlicher Landschaftslauf. Wenig Asphalt, Wald- und Wiesenwege, Trails! Sehr steiler Anstieg Kolonnenweg. Aussichtsstellen! Oft mit Schnee- und Eisglätte! 45.6km
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