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Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon

Road Running and Mountain Biking covering 6 km to 42.2 km with up to 690 m D+ in Bad Frankenhausen (Thuringia, Germany)

LocationBad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser, Thuringia, GermanyShow on map(51.3561° N, 11.0998° E)
Date & StatusApril 10, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +690 m

Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon is an endurance sporting event in Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser, Thuringia, DE focused on Road Running, Mountain Biking and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, City Run.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +690 m D+), MTB 39.9 km (39.9 km, +630 m D+), MTB 21.8 km (21.8 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +420 m D+), Road Running 13.5 km (13.5 km, +240 m D+), and Walking 11 km (11 km, +240 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kyffhaeuser-berglauf.de).

Official website
Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon in Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser (Work: "SächsischeSchweiz KleinerWinterberg 2", Photo: Philipp Konetschni, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"SächsischeSchweiz KleinerWinterberg 2" · Photo: Philipp Konetschni · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadCity Run

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+690 m620 m - 910 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MTB 39.9 kmMountain Biking39.9 km+630 m623 m - 888 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MTB 21.8 kmMountain Biking21.8 km+420 m626 m - 802 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+420 m629 m - 805 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 13.5 kmRoad Running13.5 km+240 m632 m - 733 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 11 kmWalking & Hiking11 km+240 m620 m - 721 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 6 kmRoad Running6 km+130 m623 m - 678 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+690 m D+
Elevation loss
-690 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 910 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.3 % / 5.9 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+690 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.3561° N, 11.0998° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 910 m above sea level (+690 m D+, -690 m D-)

Peak: 910 m·at 18.1 km·Ø 3.3 %
620 m717 m813 m910 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km910 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon take place?

Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon takes place in Bad Frankenhausen/Kyffhäuser, Thuringia, DE (start area at coordinates 51.3561° N, 11.0998° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +690 m D+), MTB 39.9 km (39.9 km, +630 m D+), MTB 21.8 km (21.8 km, +420 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +420 m D+), Road Running 13.5 km (13.5 km, +240 m D+), and Walking 11 km (11 km, +240 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running, Mountain Biking and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +690 m of elevation gain and -690 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 910 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Kyffhäuser Bergmarathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kyffhaeuser-berglauf.de).