Ebermannstadt, Germany · Saturday, April 24, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ultratrail Fränkische Schweiz - Longtrail (66km)

233 days away

66 km Distance

2,700 m Climbing

7.4 Grit · Hardcore

49.7815° N, 11.1817° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 41 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 10:55 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~419 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (66km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, April

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 14 h 14 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 431 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 66 km of trail with 2,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 66 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,700 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.