Kampenwandlauf 2026

Traditional 6 km mountain running race from Hohenaschau to the Steinlingalm on the Kampenwand with 830 m of elevation gain.

Dates

Sun, 12 Jul 2026, 09:30 – 12:00

Sensory information

Noise: calm
Crowds: lively
Visual busyness: calm
Smells: calm

✅ Leaving early is easy at any point.
✅ There is a quieter spot to take a break.

What to expect: Start/finish areas have a PA announcer and cheering spectators; the climbing trail is open, uncrowded alpine singletrack.

Exit options: The Steinlingalm finish has a cable-car/shuttle option back down.

Practical facts

Area: Chiemgau & Berchtesgaden
Energy needed: high — a big day
Weather: Best in good weather
Calmest time to visit: Trail sections between checkpoints are quiet; start corral and finish area are busiest.
Booking: Book tickets ahead
Address: An der Bergbahn 8, 83229 Aschau im Chiemgau

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Cooling off nearby

Chiemsee — ≈ 8 km away

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