The Glocknerkönig Classic is the original race category and therefore THE classic of the Glocknerkönig! Year after year, numerous cyclists take on the challenge of conquering the legendary Grossglockner High Alpine Road under their own power.

Thanks to the support of Grossglockner High Alpine Road AG, the road from the Ferleiten toll station onwards is closed to public traffic from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for both Classic and Ultra participants. Exceptions apply only to vehicles of the event organisers, road maintenance services and emergency services.

The race starts right in the centre of Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse. From there, the route climbs 27.3 kilometres with 1,672 metres of elevation gain to Fuscher Törl at an altitude of 2,428 metres. The demanding ascent pushes cyclists to their limits but rewards them with a memorable finish, enthusiastic spectators and extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

A sporting challenge that makes the Glocknerkönig a truly unique experience!

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.

The course records for the Glocknerkönig Classic: In the women's category, Janine Meyer holds the course record with a time of 1:24:22.5. In the men's category, Quirin Haidl (GER) set a new course record of 1:14:17.3, breaking the previous record held by Roland Stauder since 2005.