SÜDTHÜRINGENTRAIL

The SÜDTHÜRINGENTRAIL is a welcoming trail race in the beautiful surroundings of Suhl, celebrating its anniversary edition on September 12, 2026. The route follows partly winding trails away from the main artery of the Thuringian Forest, passing clear streams, dark valleys and glistening mountain ridges. The event offers an unforgettable experience in nature with spectacular views and is part of the SÜHLER BÜCHSEN CUP. All finishers of the longer distances receive ITRA/UTMB® qualifying points.

Pasta party on the eve of the race, starter bag, on-course and finish-line refreshments, tracking for position monitoring, emergency medical care by the mountain rescue service, finisher shirt, finisher medal, finisher surprise gift, finisher certificate (online printout), winner’s trophies for the first three women and men in each trail category, age-group rankings, ITRA/UTMB® qualifying points for the Riesentrail and Heldentrail, free parking and showers, maximum participant numbers per distance (Wichteltrail 344, Riesentrail 177, Heldentrail 199), no on-site registration, Wichteltrail start at 10:30 a.m. by patron André Knapp, Mayor of the City of Suhl, optional breakfast from 04:00 a.m. in the start/finish area, award ceremonies from 3:00 p.m. The event offers cultural and scenic highlights, including course profiles, GPX downloads and detailed information about the individual trails.