Press release, 20.07.2026
Ganghofer Trail Leutasch 2026

Beautiful Scenes at the Ganghofer Trail
Trailrunning in Paradise: The Ganghoferlauf Leutasch turns 18
How quickly they grow up! Born as a summer counterpart to the Ganghoferlauf, this trail event in the beautiful Leutaschtal is already celebrating its 18th birthday this year.
The premise remains the same as in winter: enjoyment of nature, athletic challenges, and an amazing running experience for everyone. From the 250-meter Bambino Trail to the "Leutascher Half Marathon," every running fan can find the right route here.
Fortunately for participants, it doesn't matter which option is chosen: Leutasch always impresses. All distances lead along paved hiking paths through the valley. Sometimes you pass through lush green forests and colorful meadows, and at other times, you are accompanied by the Leutascher Ache. The Weidachsee and the surrounding mountain peaks make the routes a truly special experience.
Routes & Times
Volkslauf: 7.4 km with 90 m elevation – This run offers the opportunity for both runners and Nordic walkers to participate.
Genuss Trail: 14.4 km with 190 m elevation – A 14 km journey through the nature of Leutasch, simply to enjoy.
Ganghofer Trail: 21.8 km with 280 m elevation – the legendary Leutasch Half Marathon.
Kinderläufe: 250 m Bambino Trail, 700 m Mini Trail, 1,000 m Children’s Trail, 2,000 m Junior Trail – there’s a suitable distance for every child here.
Start times: At 08:00 AM the collection of race numbers opens in the Wettersteinhalle. From 10:00 AM the youngest participants will start, at 10:45 AM the Genuss and Ganghofer Trail begins. At 11:00 AM the Volkslauf will start, marking the last discipline of the day.
The start/finish area is located at the Wettersteinhalle, where after the race, all participants are warmly invited to the Pasta Party and Award Ceremony. For the youngest ones, this year there is again a special highlight: The ASVÖ offers all children a fantastic program of games and sports.
Starter Package & Registration
All participants will receive a well-filled starter package at the pickup of their starting number. This includes, among other things, a voucher for a 2-hour entry at the Alpenbad Leutasch and after-race refreshments.
Registration for the Ganghofer Trail is possible until July 30 via ganghofertrail.at . Late registrations on race day are also possible. You can find all further information on the website or upon request at the Skiclub Leutasch at info@skiclub-leutasch.at.
All information about the event can be found here.
Copyright-free images can be downloaded here. Image credits as per copyright notice.
Contact and inquiries:
Region Seefeld – Tyrol's high plateau
c/o Nicolas Fraidel
Kirchplatzl 128a
A-6105 Leutasch
M: +43 (0)664 / 806 66 46 44
nicolas.fraidel@seefeld.com
www.seefeld.com
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The Seefeld region – Tyrol's high plateau is located at an elevation of 1,200 m, 30 km from Innsbruck, and is home to 245 km of perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails, making it one of the best cross-country skiing regions in the world. It hosted the Nordic Ski World Championships in 1985 and 2019 and was awarded the Austrian Environmental Label in 2023, becoming the first alpine destination in Austria to receive this recognition.