Zugspitz-Ultratrail 2025: Garmisch becomes a sports mecca!

Zugspitz-Ultratrail 2025: Garmisch becomes a sports mecca!

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Deutschland - The Zugspitz-Ultratrail, which begins on Friday evening, June 17, 2025, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, promises not only top sporting performance, but also a real festive day for the region. Around 5000 athletes from 66 nations are expected and the anticipation is tangible. The Ultratrail developed from a pilot project in 2011 with only 700 participants into an important event, which now has a high level of tourist importance for the entire region. The locals can look forward to an increase in tourists who explore the picturesque environment.

as from a report by Merker Thirds of the participants with accompanying persons, which increases the average length of stay to 2.3 nights. The estimated added value for 2025 amounts to around 1.5 million euros. It is a clear advantage for the local economy, since business and gastronomy benefit from the athletes and their relatives.

sporting competition and community

The event includes various routes, with the premiere of the 100-mile route particularly in the eye this year. The participants not only start in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but also in the surrounding towns of Mittenwald, Grainau, Ehrwald and Leutasch. This gives every athlete the opportunity to fully enjoy the breathtaking landscape of this high mountain region. The journey is also made easier with a shuttle bus service for external participants.

This year the organizers rely on an Expo with 53 exhibitors, the largest so far. An important point, however, remains the goal of limiting the growth of the event in order to preserve the character and attractiveness of the ultra -trail.

A look at the effects of large sporting events

Large sporting events not only have their effects at the regional level, but also promote economic development sustainably. According to an article by Sports Insider not only attract such events, but also create jobs and lead to improvements in the infrastructure that Event events are useful. Together with events such as the Zugspitz-Ultratrail, not only sporting highlights, but also economic opportunities for Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding area are created.

With over 350 helpers in use, there are also many volunteers who contribute to the successful implementation of the event. Garmisch-Partenkirchen actively promotes the trail running as a tourist offer and organizes other events such as the Gapa Trail and the Transalpine Run.

This sporting event is more than just a competition; It brings people together, promotes exchange and ensures that the region stays in conversation beyond the event. The challenges for traditional mountain runs are high, but the Zugspitz-Ultratrail shows that all hurdles can be taken with the correct planning and organization.

The countdown is running: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is ready to receive the trail runners, which is a unique opportunity for the region. In fact, the race not only is fun, it also promotes the sense of community and shows how deeply rooted sport in this beautiful Bavarian region is.