The Glocknerkönig Classic, as the name suggests, is the original category and thus THE classic of the Glocknerkönig. Thanks to the Großglockner High Alpine Road, both the Ultra and the Classic routes benefit from a road closure from the Ferleiten toll station for traffic between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM (exceptions: vehicles of the organization, road maintenance, and emergency services).

The starting point of the Glocknerkönig Classic is the picturesque village of Bruck on the Großglockner Road. Participants reach the finish line after 27.3 km and 1,672 vertical meters upon arriving at Fuscher Törl, where a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains makes all the effort worthwhile.

Facts

• Start: 7:00 AM at the village square in Bruck.

• Route length: 27.3 km with a maximum gradient of 12%, totaling 1,672 vertical meters.

• Route details: Bruck (756m), Fusch (813m), Ferleiten (1,145m), Fuscher Törl – Memorial Chapel at 2,428m above sea level (road closure from Ferleiten to Fuscher Törl).

• Refreshment station: Tea and water available at Piffkar at 1,620m above sea level (KM 19.2).

• Classic classification: For the first three finishers, gross time is used. Thus, the first three are ranked based on the order of crossing the finish line (separate categories for men and women). From this point onward, the actual riding time is recorded. Each participant's time starts only when crossing the start line.

Classic Categories

• M/F1: Born in 2006 or later.

• M/F2: Born between 1996 and 2005.

• M/F3: Born between 1986 and 1995.

• M/F4: Born between 1976 and 1985.

• M/F5: Born between 1966 and 1975.

• M/F6: Born in 1965 or earlier.

There is no separate classification for road bikes and mountain bikes.

Participation is open to everyone, including athletes with or without a license.

The course record in the Men's Classic category has been held by Roland Stauder since 2005, with an incredible time of 1:15:15.3 hours.

In the Women's Classic category, Janine Meyer set the record in 2023 with an outstanding time of 1:24:50.0 hours.