Zittau Mountains Run

Trail Running covering 7.5 km to 35 km with up to 980 m D+ in Olbersdorf (Saxony, Germany)

Location

Olbersdorf, Saxony, GermanyShow on map(50.8692° N, 14.7694° E)

Date & StatusApril 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +980 m

Zittau Mountains Run is an endurance sporting event in Olbersdorf, Saxony, DE focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, Multi-Day, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 35 km Mountain Trail (35 km, +980 m D+), 17 km Mountain Run (17 km, +460 m D+), and 7.5 km Run (7.5 km, +180 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (zittauer-gebirgslauf.de).

Official website

Zittau Mountains Run in Olbersdorf (Work: "Elbe in Saxon Switzerland", Photo: Pudelek, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Elbe in Saxon Switzerland" · Photo: **Pudelek** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Mountain Multi-Day Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
35 km Mountain Trail	Trail Running	35 km	+980 m	620 m - 1,032 m	Loop course	Route & profile
17 km Mountain Run	Trail Running	17 km	+460 m	623 m - 816 m	Loop course	Route & profile
7.5 km Run	Trail Running	7.5 km	+180 m	626 m - 702 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

35 km

Elevation gain

+980 m D+

Elevation loss

-980 m D-

Altitude range

620 m - 1,032 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.6 % / 10.1 %

Course format

Loop course

35 km+980 m D+Peak 1,032 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,032 m above sea level (+980 m D+, -980 m D-)

Peak: 1,032 m·at 25.6 km·Ø 5.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Zittau Mountains Run take place?

Zittau Mountains Run takes place in Olbersdorf, Saxony, DE (start area at coordinates 50.8692° N, 14.7694° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 24, 2027 to April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Zittau Mountains Run?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 35 km Mountain Trail (35 km, +980 m D+), 17 km Mountain Run (17 km, +460 m D+), and 7.5 km Run (7.5 km, +180 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Zittau Mountains Run?

The main competition (35 km Mountain Trail over 35 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +980 m of elevation gain and -980 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,032 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 Zittau Mountains Run?

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