Trail Running

Swiss Highlands Trail

Trail Running covering 15 km to 62 km with up to 3,589 m D+ in Gstaad (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

LocationGstaad, Canton of Bern, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.4721° N, 7.2869° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +3,589 m

Swiss Highlands Trail is an endurance sporting event in Gstaad, Canton of Bern, CH focused on Trail Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, High Altitude, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including HIGHLANDER 60 (62 km, +3,589 m D+), 2D CHALLENGE (56 km, +3,480 m D+), HIGHLANDER "Marathon"42 (42 km, +2,680 m D+), HIGHLANDER 25 (25 km, +1,300 m D+), HIGHLANDER FAMILY (24 km, +1,285 m D+), and HIGHLANDER 15 (15 km, +900 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (swiss-highlands.ch).

Official website
Swiss Highlands Trail in Gstaad (Work: "Dreigestirn Schweiz", Photo: Nature act, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dreigestirn Schweiz" · Photo: Nature act · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadMountainHigh AltitudeCulture & HistoryMulti-DayKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
HIGHLANDER 60Trail Running62 km+3,589 m1,050 m - 2,557 mLoop courseRoute & profile
2D CHALLENGETrail Running56 km+3,480 m1,053 m - 2,515 mLoop courseRoute & profile
HIGHLANDER "Marathon"42Trail Running42 km+2,680 m1,056 m - 2,182 mLoop courseRoute & profile
HIGHLANDER 25Trail Running25 km+1,300 m1,059 m - 1,605 mLoop courseRoute & profile
HIGHLANDER FAMILYTrail Running24 km+1,285 m1,062 m - 1,602 mLoop courseRoute & profile
HIGHLANDER 15Trail Running15 km+900 m1,050 m - 1,428 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
62 km
Elevation gain
+3,589 m D+
Elevation loss
-3,589 m D-
Altitude range
1,050 m - 2,557 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
11.6 % / 20.9 %
Course format
Loop course
62 km+3,589 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS46.4722° N, 7.2869° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,050 m to 2,557 m above sea level (+3,589 m D+, -3,589 m D-)

Peak: 2,557 m·at 32.6 km·Ø 11.6 %
1,050 m1,552 m2,055 m2,557 m0 km12.4 km24.8 km37.2 km49.6 km62 km2,557 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Swiss Highlands Trail take place?

Swiss Highlands Trail takes place in Gstaad, Canton of Bern, CH (start area at coordinates 46.4721° N, 7.2869° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Swiss Highlands Trail?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including HIGHLANDER 60 (62 km, +3,589 m D+), 2D CHALLENGE (56 km, +3,480 m D+), HIGHLANDER "Marathon"42 (42 km, +2,680 m D+), HIGHLANDER 25 (25 km, +1,300 m D+), HIGHLANDER FAMILY (24 km, +1,285 m D+), and HIGHLANDER 15 (15 km, +900 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Swiss Highlands Trail?

The main competition (HIGHLANDER 60 over 62 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,589 m of elevation gain and -3,589 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,050 m and 2,557 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 Swiss Highlands Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (swiss-highlands.ch).