The Glocknerkönig Ultra is considered an ultimate test of endurance for the participating riders, as it ascends to the highest officially accessible summit in the Alps – the Edelweißspitze at an altitude of 2,571 meters. On the additional seven hairpin bends, participants must conquer 143 vertical meters with an average gradient of 14%. This section often pushes riders to their limits and beyond, due to the thin air and cobblestone surface.

As the road closure on this segment is lifted at 10:30 AM, the cutoff time at the turnoff to the Fuschertörl Restaurant parking lot is 10:15 AM. Riders registered for the Ultra event who fail to meet this cutoff will continue to the Classic finish line, where their results will be recorded. If an Ultra participant decides to switch to the Classic finish before the 10:15 cutoff, this will be considered a withdrawal from the race.

The road closure is in effect from the toll station at Ferleiten to the Fuscherlacke Inn and Edelweißspitze between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Downhill traffic is restricted starting at 6:30 AM. The Austrian traffic regulations apply throughout the entire event.

Facts

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

• Route length: 28.9 km with a maximum gradient of 15%, totaling 1,815 vertical meters.

• Route details: Bruck (756m), Fusch (813m), Ferleiten (1,145m), turnoff to the Fuschertörl parking lot at 2,428m, ascent to the summit via seven additional hairpin bends and cobblestone paths.

• Finish: Edelweißspitze at 2,571m above sea level. This is the highest officially accessible summit in the entire Alps!

• Total elevation gain: 1,815 vertical meters.

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

• Ultra 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.

Ultra Categories

• Adults M/W: Born 1980 or later.

• Masters M/W: Born 1979 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 Ultra category has been held by Michael Spögler since 2019, with an incredible time of 1:23:39.4 hours.

In the Women's Ultra category, Esther Fennel has held the record since 2018, with an outstanding time of 1:41:28.4 hours.