Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

The Great Escape

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 80 km to 200 km in Clervaux, Luxembourg

LocationClervaux, Canton of Clervaux, LuxembourgShow on map(50.0547° N, 6.0314° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +7,600 m

The Great Escape is an endurance sporting event in Clervaux, Canton of Clervaux, LU focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Point-to-Point, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Mountain.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 200 km (200 km, +7,600 m D+), Walking 160 km (160 km, +720 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,800 m D+), and Walking 80 km (80 km, +360 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 (great-escape.be).

Official website
The Great Escape in Clervaux (Work: "Frahan JPG01", Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT, License: CC BY-SA 2.5, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Frahan JPG01" · Photo: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.5
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Point-to-PointNature & Off-RoadForestMountainMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 200 kmTrail Running200 km+7,600 m620 m - 5,560 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 160 kmWalking & Hiking160 km+720 m623 m - 1,091 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+3,800 m626 m - 3,096 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Walking 80 kmWalking & Hiking80 km+360 m629 m - 863 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
200 km
Elevation gain
+7,600 m D+
Elevation loss
-6,460 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 5,560 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
7 % / 14.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
200 km+7,600 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150175FS50.0547° N, 6.0314° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 5,560 m above sea level (+7,600 m D+, -6,460 m D-)

Peak: 5,560 m·at 142.3 km·Ø 7 %
620 m2,267 m3,913 m5,560 m0 km40 km80 km120 km160 km200 km5,560 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Great Escape take place?

The Great Escape takes place in Clervaux, Canton of Clervaux, LU (start area at coordinates 50.0547° N, 6.0314° 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 The Great Escape?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Trail 200 km (200 km, +7,600 m D+), Walking 160 km (160 km, +720 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +3,800 m D+), and Walking 80 km (80 km, +360 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Great Escape?

The main competition (Trail 200 km over 200 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +7,600 m of elevation gain and -6,460 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 5,560 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 The Great Escape?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (great-escape.be).