Lifestyle: In July 2015 the Grossglockner Duathlon will celebrate its premiere. The combination of bike race and Glockner run is intended to attract numerous motivated athletes.
The mountain run on the Grossglockner has been held since 2000 and is very popular with amateur and professional athletes. In 2015, for the first time, there will be a combination with a road race and the Grossglockner Duathlon was born.
The Glockner Bike Challenge awaits on July 18, 2015. The 17,3-kilometre cycle race leads over the Großglockner High Alpine Road from Heiligenblut to Franz-Josefs-Höhe. After 1345 meters of altitude, the goal is reached directly below the Großglockner, the roof of Austria. On the second day, the Glockner run has to be completed. The mountain run also starts in Heiligenblut. Off the beaten track, forest trails take you to Austria's highest mountain. The athletes cover 12,9 kilometers and 1494 meters in altitude.
Anyone wanting to take on the challenge of the Grossglockner Duathlon needs to be quick, as starting places for the event are limited to 1000 participants. Registrations are possible at any time at www.grossglocknerberglauf.at .