Zell am See-Kaprun ranks among the finest triathlon destinations in the Alps. The unique combination of crystal-clear Lake Zell, sweeping cycling routes through the Pinzgau foothills, and spectacular running paths at the foot of the Kitzsteinhorn creates ideal conditions for triathletes at every level.<\/p>\n\n
The centrepiece of the triathlon season is the IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun, which draws up to 30,000 spectators to the region each year. Athletes cover a total distance of 113 kilometres: 1.9 km swimming in Lake Zell, 90 km cycling through the scenic alpine foothills, and a concluding half-marathon of 21.1 km. The stunning mountain panorama featuring views of the Grossglockner and Hochkoenig makes this event an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n
The long-established TriZell has a history of more than 35 years and is an integral part of the regional sporting tradition. With 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of cycling, and a concluding 10 km run, it offers an attractive challenge for beginners and ambitious amateur triathletes alike. Both events benefit from the magnificent backdrop of the Salzburg Alps.<\/p>\n\n
Lake Zell invites open-water swimming from May through September, with water temperatures reaching up to 22 degrees Celsius in summer. The extensive cycling network through the Salzach valley and the surrounding mountain passes offers perfect conditions for both base training and intensive interval sessions.<\/p>\n\n
A variety of running routes are available for training: paved lakeside promenades, nature trails through the forest, and demanding mountain tracks provide plenty of variety. The flat lakeside paths around Lake Zell and the altitude trails on the Kitzsteinhorn are particularly popular, offering a unique alpine atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n
Zell am See is easily accessible by car via the Tauern Motorway (A10) and by direct rail connection. The region offers a wide range of accommodation options, from comfortable hotels to cosy guesthouses and holiday apartments for individual stays before and after competition.<\/p>\n\n
Those looking to combine triathlon training with other summer activities will find a diverse range of options in Zell am See-Kaprun. From hiking and climbing to mountain biking or simply relaxing by the lake, the region has something for everyone. Discover more inspiration for your summer holiday in our guide to Zell am See in summer<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Zell am See-Kaprun is one of the leading triathlon destinations in the Alps, home to the IRONMAN 70.3 and the long-standing TriZell event. Crystal-clear Lake Zell, extensive cycling routes, and alpine running trails offer ideal conditions for triathletes of all abilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":19663,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[249,251],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19740","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\/19740","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=19740"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30050,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19740\/revisions\/30050"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}