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Wildschönau Höhenweg Trophy – October 11, 2025

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.

Route Overview

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

NEW in 2025 – Two trail running routes:

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: 20 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: 30 km

The Höhenweg Trophy – the ultimate mountain challenge for outdoor enthusiasts!

Further details

Meeting point

Online registration available from 7:30 a.m. at the Markbachjochbahn valley station

Lift operation starts at 8:00 a.m. – final check-in at 8:15 a.m.

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

For registrations made by September 30, the following prices apply:

  • Starter package for individual hikers and trail runners: € 38.00 per person

  • Starter package for teams of 3 € 90.00 per team

After that, the price increases by € 10!
(€ 48.00 for individual hikers and trail runners, and € 100.00 for teams of 3)

Included services
Starter package
  • Small snack at the start (fruit & muesli bar)
  • Cable car ride with the Markbachjochbahn
  • T-shirt (functional shirt)
  • Return bus transfer from the end point of the hike (Schönangeralm) to the starting point
  • Luggage transport to the destination
Please bring along
  • Personal water bottle – drinks will be available in containers.

  • First aid kit & emergency blanket

  • Smartphone for scanning the checkpoints

  • More information
    Registration deadline until Wednesday, October 08, 2025
    Booking address
    Wildschönau Tourismus
    Hauserweg 337
    6311 Wildschönau