The huts around Saalfelden are absolute local favourites. You’ll have a true Pinzgau experience on this trip; big cozy mountain huts, alpine lakes, and natural wonders like the Melkerloch rock formation. 

There are two options for this trip, so we are able to tailor this trip to your group’s goals and running style. You can choose from a longer route or a more relaxed option; run as far and climb as high as you want. This trip begins in Weissbach bei Lofer and goes to the Passauer Hut. After seeing the Melkerloch, it continues to the other side of the valley to the Diessbach Resevoir and up to the Ingolstädter Hut. Two magical nights under the stars will make the final day of downhill feel like a breeze. A final stop for coffee at the Kallbrunnalm completes the perfect weekend in the Mountains!

If you are able to run between 10 and 20km a day, one of these options will be perfect for you! Just get in touch with us and we’ll help you pick the right one. We hope that you’ll join us on this adventure so that you can experience Pinzgau just like the locals!

PRICING

(Based on group of 5)

• 195€ per person
• 50% deposit required to reserve dates
• Pandemic-safe booking: Full refund if cancellation due to pandemic interference 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Three days of running world class trails in the Alps with a local guide
• Pro tips on running technique and logistics
• Transportation to and from trailhead

Day 1: Weissbach – Passauer Hut

3km, 700m↑

• 13:00 – Arrival at meeting point in Weissbach bei Lofer
• 13:30 – Meet & greet / weather briefing / Q&A
• 13:45 – Start up the trail to the Passauer Hut 
• 17:00 – Arrive at the hut, dinner, relax, and discuss options for day two

Day 2: Passauer Hut – Melkerloch – Ingolstädter Hut

13km, 1000m↑

• 8:00 – Breakfast at the hut
• 8:30 –  Begin the day with a brief climb to the Melkerloch (picture on the right)
• 10:00 – Begin descent back to the valley
• 12:00 – Take a brief taxi ride to Pürzelbach on the other side of the valley
• 12:30 – Begin the climb to the Diessbach Resevoir and on to the Ingolstädter Hut
• 18:00 – Arrive at the hut, dinner, relax and discuss options for day three

Day 3: Ingolstädter Hut – Weissbach

8km, 150m↑

• 8:00 – Breakfast at the hut
• 9:30 – Begin the descent down past the Diessbach Resevoir to the valley
• 11:00 – Coffee/snack break at the Kallbrunnalm
• 11:30 – Brief taxi ride back to day one meeting point
• 12:00 – Review and goodbyes!

DURATION

DURATION

3 days / 2 nights

PRICE

185€ pp

TOTAL ELEVATION

TOTAL ELEVATION

2900m↑

TOTAL DISTANCE

39km

BIGGEST DAY

20km/1400m↑

ABILITY

Experience running in variable terrain is important. However, if you’re used to running on roads and flat paths, you can still have a blast in the mountains. You will find it beneficial to warm up your legs, feet, and ankles for your trail running adventure by strengthening them with some basic strength exercises. We will be going over specific techniques before our outing, but the more prepared you are, the more fun you’ll have!

FITNESS

Having endurance and agility is key when running in variable terrain; and having ‘mountain legs’ is a bonus! This hut-to-hut tour does not have any extremely long days as far as distance goes, but the endurance option’s elevation gain/loss is significant. Before you commit to that option, make sure you’re up for back-to-back days with an average of 900/1350m of climbing. With plenty of time planned for the long sections, we are able to move at our own pace when we are on the more difficult parts of this trip. 

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