Where it all began — 16km of beginner-friendly ZUT running from historic Grainau
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The race that started it all — the Zugspitz Ultra Trail began in Grainau in 2011, and this 16-kilometer route through the village and surrounding trails remains a festival staple. Easy underfoot with no technical difficulties, the Grainau Trail is the entry point to the ZUT experience, welcoming first-timers and speed runners alike with 760 meters of gain and a 4-hour cutoff.
Suitable for first-timers
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, GermanyJune 19, 2027
Zugspitz Ultra Trail Grainau Trail is a point-to-point trail race in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, held on June 19, 2027. The course covers 16 km, climbs 760 m, and has a 4h cutoff.


| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 745 m | — |
Trögllift Aid Station | 8.4 | 1,357 m | 2h45m8:45 PM |
Finish Finish | 16.0 | 697 m | 4h10:00 PM |
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.
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