The Tannheimer Tal Cycle Marathon will enter its 15th edition on 6 July 2025. The cycling event in the Tyrolean high valley offers cyclists four different route lengths. The organisers are expecting around 2500 participants. The start and finish are located in the centre of Tannheim at the municipal office. The longest route covers 214 kilometres through the Oberallgäu, the Bregenzerwald, the Lechtal and the Reutte region. It has an elevation gain of 3500 metres and promises impressive scenic experiences. On this distance, all starters must have lights on their bikes, as they have to ride through a tunnel. The shorter distances of 66, 103 and 138 kilometres also offer charming panoramas of the Tyrolean high valley. Early bookers who register by 30 April will receive a reduced entry fee. The longest distance currently costs 109 euros and 89 euros for the 138 kilometre route. All distances will gradually increase in price - the next price increase will take place on 30 April. Late registrations are possible until 3 July, and on the day of the event itself, late registrations can be made on site for an additional ten euros.
Tannheimer Tal racing bike weeks
To prepare for the marathon, the organiser is offering two road bike weeks. From 7 to 14 June, the road bike week will take place at Whitsun, followed by another preparation week from 30 June to 5 July. Both events will be accompanied by former professional cyclist Marcel Wüst and local racing bike guides. Participants will have the opportunity to test their fitness and familiarise themselves with the routes of the Tannheimer Tal. On 5 July, the day before the marathon, the programme includes a rider briefing, a pro talk and a joint roll-in. These offers enable the cyclists to optimally prepare themselves for the challenges of the marathon and at the same time experience the beauty of the region.
Catering in the Tannheimer Tal
Several refreshment stations along the various routes cater for the well-being of the participants. Drinks, sandwiches, fruit and energy bars will be available at all intermediate stops. If you would like to have breakfast on race day, you can do so from 5am for an extra charge. After the race, showers are available in the Tannheim secondary school. Race packs will be handed out and a small expo organised in the Sägerklause tennis hall in Tannheim.
Range of routes
The four route variants of the Tannheimer Tal 2025 bike marathon offer a suitable challenge for every ability level. The main stage over 214 kilometres with 3,500 metres of altitude difference starts at 6 a.m. and is open to participants aged 18 and over. The three shorter routes start at 6:30 am: 138 kilometres with 870 metres of altitude, 103 kilometres with 760 metres of altitude and 66 kilometres with 600 metres of altitude. The two middle distances are open to cyclists aged 16 and over, while the shortest route is open to cyclists aged 12 and over.
Route longest distance over 214 km
Tannheim - Grän - Tannheim - Zöblen - Schattwald - state border Austria / Germany (Oberallgäu district) - Oberjoch - Unterjoch - Wertach - Kranzegg - Rettenberg - Immenstadt - Gunzesried - Bihlerdorf - Hüttenberg - Ofterschwang - Bolsterlang - Obermaiselstein - Riedbergpass - Balderschwang - state border Germany / Austria (Vorarlberg district) - Bregenzerwald - Hittisau - Lingenau - Müselbach - Egg - Schwarzenberg - Mellau - Au - Schoppernau - Schröcken - Hoch Vorarlberg) Bregenzerwald - Hittisau - Lingenau - Müselbach - Egg - Schwarzenberg - Mellau - Au - Schoppernau - Schröcken - Hochtannbergpass - Warth - state border Vorarlberg/Tyrol - further into the Lechtal - Steeg - Holzgau - Stockach - Elbigenalp - Elmen - Weißenbach - Gaichtpass - into the Tannheimer Tal - Nesselwängle - Haldensee - Tannheim
Kristian Bauer
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