Zell am See-Kaprun is a paradise for runners and trail runners: forest paths, gently rolling hills, wide meadows, a scenic lake circuit and high-alpine trails all combine to create a unique running destination in the Alps. Whether you are a beginner or a competitive athlete, the region offers the perfect terrain for every level.<\/p>\n\n
The dense network of paths around Zell am See and Kaprun makes it easy to head out on a run at any time. Flat lake routes such as the popular Zeller See circuit are ideal for a relaxed endurance run, while forest trails with gentle elevation changes lay the groundwork for more demanding trail running. On the Panorama Trail Long or the Hochsonnbergalm trail on the Schmittenh\u00f6he, sweeping views of glaciers and peaks turn every training session into a genuine experience.<\/p>\n\n
Those seeking challenging high-altitude runs simply take the cable car to the Schmittenh\u00f6he or the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski resort. From 2,000 metres above sea level, cool mountain air, wide alpine meadows and trails with spectacular panoramas await daring runners. The combination of lift infrastructure and alpine paths makes Zell am See-Kaprun one of the most attractive trail running destinations in Austria.<\/p>\n\n
Every July the region becomes the stage for one of the most spectacular ultra-trail events in the Alps: the North Face Grossglockner Ultra-Trail<\/strong>. Covering 110 kilometres and 6,500 metres of elevation gain, the race passes Austria\u2019s highest peak and attracts international athletes from around the world. Spectators and participants alike benefit from the unique atmosphere surrounding this flagship event.<\/p>\n\n Those who prefer running on flat ground will find ideal conditions on the shores of the Zeller See. The lake circuit offers an almost car-free course with views of the surrounding mountains and the glacier-blue shimmer of the lake. Morning runs at sunrise over the Kitzsteinhorn or evening runs in alpine glow \u2013 these moments make a running holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun truly unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n The region is excellently connected: bus services and the e-bike network complement the running routes, making point-to-point runs straightforward. Running apps provide digital maps and route suggestions directly on your smartphone. The many sports and outdoor shops in Zell am See supply athletes with equipment and local expertise \u2013 perfectly prepared for any run. For those who want to explore the region holistically in summer, it is worth taking a look at Zell am See in Summer<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zell am See-Kaprun offers runners and trail runners a unique alpine terrain with lake circuits, forest paths and high-altitude trails up to 2,000 metres. Every year the North Face Gross Glockner Ultra-Trail attracts international athletes to the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17659,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[249,251],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-erlebnisse-en","category-sommer-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17714"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27908,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17714\/revisions\/27908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17659"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Running by the Zeller See \u2013 Flat Pleasure Loops<\/h2>\n
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