High Trail Trophy

Höhenweg Trophy Start | © Wildschönau Tourismus
Wildschönau Höhenweg Trophy – October 2nd & 3rd, 2026

The hiking and trail running event follows the Wildschönau Höhenweg from Niederau to the Schönangeralm, offering a mix of physical challenge, breathtaking natural scenery, and unforgettable summit moments – and in the end, we’ll see who was the fastest!

Attractive prizes await the top three solo hikers, trail runners (Power & Uphill Tour), and 3-person teams.

Further details on the High Trail Trophy 2026 will follow shortly!

Route Overview 2025:

The hiking route for solo participants and 3-person teams leads from Markbachjoch over Rosskopf, Feldalphorn, Schwaigberghorn, and Breiteggern to Schönangeralm.
Distance: 15.3 km

The Power Tour starts at the top station of the Markbachjoch cable car, leading over Rosskopf, Feldalphorn, Schwaigberghorn, Breiteggern, Breiteggspitze, and Siedljoch to the Schönangeralm.
Distance: 19,7 km

The Uphill Tour starts at the bottom station of the Markbachjoch cable car and follows the same route over all peaks to the Schönangeralm.
Distance: 23 km

The Höhenweg Trophy – the ultimate mountain challenge for outdoor enthusiasts!
Date & time
Date
02.10.2026 - 03.10.2026 Friday, Saturday
Starts at: 00:00

Further details

Suitable for

A good level of fitness is required for all hikers. Children can take part from the age of 12.

The Auffach mountain rescue service is on the route in case anyone needs help.

Participation for trail runners is only possible from the age of 18!

Price information

Further information for 2026 will follow shortly.

Included services
Starter package
  • Cable car ride with the Markbachjochbahn
  • Catering at refreshment stations
  • Personalized start number
  • Support along the route by mountain rescue
  • High-quality thermal bottle (at the finish)
  • Luggage transport to the finish
  • Return bus transfer to the starting point
  • High Trail Trophy online certificate

Cancellation information

A refund of the participation fee is only possible in the event of illness.
In this case, a medical certificate is required.

In all other cases – such as cancellations or non-attendance on the event day despite valid registration – there is no entitlement to a refund of the participation fee.

Please bring along
  • Own water bottle – drinks are available in containers

  • First aid kit & emergency blanket

  • Water- and wind-resistant rain jacket

  • Mobile phone with the alpine emergency number (140) saved

  • Optional: installed emergency app from the Tyrol Mountain Rescue Service

  • Organisator
    Wildschönau Tourismus
    Hauserweg 337
    6311 Wildschönau
    Venue
    Markbachjochbahn
    Dorfstraße 91a
    6314 Wildschönau