A mystic overnight crossing of Alsace from Haut-Koenigsbourg to Obernai
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A mystical 108km journey starting at Orschwiller, in the shadow of the famous Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. The course crosses the Taennchel massif with its enigmatic rock formations and ancient inscriptions, winds through Alsatian wine villages and wooded medieval castle sites, ascends to the spiritual summit of Mont Sainte-Odile, and finishes on Obernai's ramparts after passing through the Celtic Heidenkopf highland. Runners cross into the Grand Est region at Haut-Koenigsbourg, a symbolic frontier.
Some ultra experience recommended
Obernai, FranceMay 14, 2027
Trail Alsace Ultra-Trail des Païens is a point-to-point trail race in Obernai, France, held on May 14, 2027. The course covers 108 km, climbs 3,900 m, and has a 24h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orschwiller Start | 0.0 | 229 m | — | ||
Ch. Oedenbourg Landmark | 9.7 | 725 m | — | ||
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg Aid Station | 10.1 | 725 m | 2h45m9:45 AM | Crew | |
Château de Kintzheim Crew Access | 15.4 | 292 m | — | Crew | |
Châtenois Aid Station | 18.3 | 191 m | 4h11:00 AM | Crew | |
Dambach-la-Ville Aid Station | 31.0 | 215 m | 6h45m1:45 PM | Crew | |
Château du Bernstein Crew Access | 33.9 | 545 m | — | Crew | |
Andlau Aid Station | 48.3 | 235 m | 11h5m6:05 PM | Crew | |
Château d'Andlau Crew Access | 52.6 | 437 m | — | Crew | |
Château Spesbourg Crew Access | 54.2 | 472 m | — | Crew | |
Barr Aid Station | 61.2 | 206 m | 13h45m8:45 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Château du Landsberg Crew Access | 65.7 | 587 m | — | Crew | |
Château Birkenfels Crew Access | 71.6 | 671 m | — | Crew | |
Mont Sainte-Odile Landmark | 75.8 | 741 m | — | ||
Abbaye de Niedermunster Aid Station | 77.8 | 514 m | 17h30m12:30 AM +1 | Crew | |
Klingenthal Aid Station | 85.2 | 313 m | 19h15m2:15 AM +1 | Crew | |
Heidenkopf Crew Access | 90.5 | 775 m | — | Crew | |
Rosheim Aid Station | 101.5 | 192 m | 23h15m6:15 AM +1 | Crew | |
Obernai Finish | 109.0 | 183 m | 24h45m7:45 AM +1 |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
No on-site camping at start or finish. Hotels and gîtes available in Obernai and Barr; see alsace.utmb.world for accommodation booking links.
May weather in Alsace can change rapidly from heat to cold rain or hail. Mandatory gear required.
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