Die 10 HÄRTESTEN Trailruns der Alpen

The 10 toughest trail runs in the Alps. In this video, I'll show you the most brutal and technically demanding trail runs in the entire Alpine region. From Austria and Italy to Switzerland and Germany – trails where even experienced mountain runners reach their limits and rescue operations are commonplace every year. The ranking is based on distance, elevation gain, technical difficulty, alpine conditions, and real-life accounts. And believe me: some of these trails will surprise you – some runners even risk their lives here. ⛰️ The 10 toughest trail runs at a glance 10️⃣ Stubai 100 (AT) – 100 km | 5,800 m elevation gain | Night start | 25-hour time limit High alpine climbs, technical sections, and breathtaking views – a run where every lapse in concentration has consequences. 9️⃣ Lavaredo Ultra Trail (IT) – 120 km | 5,800 m elevation gain | Dolomites Start in Cortina, sunrise at the Tre Cime di Lavaredo – technical, demanding, and legendary. 30-hour time limit. 8️⃣ SwissAlps100 (CH) – 160 km | 10,000 m elevation gain Across the Aletsch Glacier, over suspension bridges, through long night sections. 50-hour time limit. Qualifier for the Western States 100. 7️⃣ TOR130 – Tot Dret (IT) – 130 km | 12,000 m elevation gain Extremely steep climbs and descents. The smaller but brutal sibling of the Tor des Géants. 44-hour time limit. 6️⃣ Eiger Ultra Trail E101 (CH) – 101 km | 6,700 m elevation gain Exposed trails, rocky sections, mandatory equipment and self-support. A legend on the Eiger. 5️⃣ ZUT100 – Zugspitz Ultratrail (DE) – 164 km | 8,302 m elevation gain Germany's toughest trail run. Only since 2025 – over 40% dropout rate. 42-hour time limit. 4️⃣ E250 – Eiger Ultra Trail (CH) – 250 km | 18,000 m elevation gain | Team only An incredible alpine run across glaciers and rock – "Tougher than the North Face solo" (Ueli Steck). 95-hour time limit. 3️⃣ UTMB (FR/IT/CH) – 174 km | 10,000 m elevation gain The Champions League of trail running. 30% dropout rate, brutal weather conditions, and hardly any time for breaks. 2️⃣ UTMR – Ultra Tour Monte Rosa (CH/IT) – 170 km | 11,600 m elevation gain Spectacular scenery, technically brutal. Lizzy Hawker's dream – "Bold, brutal, beautiful." 1️⃣ Tor des Géants (IT) – 330 km | 24,000 m elevation gain The toughest trail in the Alps. Several nights, extreme terrain, 24,000 meters of elevation gain – pure alpine madness. A true legend. ⚠️ Legal Notice / Disclaimer All content linked in this video originates from the respective YouTube channels of the copyright holders. The links are provided for informational and illustrative purposes only. I assume no liability for the content or its use. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Stubai    • Stubai Ultra Trail 2025 - "Epic Trails. Ep...      • STUBAI ULTRATRAIL 2025   Lavaredo    • La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail by UTMB 2...   Swiss Alps    • Swiss Alps 100 Ultramarathon Impression sh...   Eiger Ultra    • Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 2023 - Highlights   Zugspitzen Ultra    • Recap Salomon Zugspitz Ultratrail 2025 pow...   UTMB    • UTMB 2025 Best of | Legendary Wins & Unfor...      • UTMB Mont-Blanc - #UTMB Men Highlights 2022   UTMR    • UTMR 2022    Promo Video   Tot de Dret 130    • TOR130 - Tot Dret® start line      • TORX with Kailas 2024 Highlights   Eiger Ultra E101    • Eiger Ultra Trail 2025 – Official Aftermovie   Gate of Giants    • François D'Haene Takes on the Tor des Géan...   For questions, problems, or comments, feel free to contact me anytime via email: [email protected] 💬 Your Opinion & Community What other tough trail runs do you know? Comment with your favorites! If you like the video: 👍 Like it 🔔 Subscribe for more mountain & trail videos #trailrunning #alps #ultraruns #mountains