PAST – Mega route: 20 km & 1,840 hm
Maximum number of participants: 300
Pitz Alpine Snow Trail – Trail runners at the Hochzeiger in winter
The PAST MEGA, which covers 20 kilometres and 1,840 metres of elevation gain, combines the full PAST SUPER route with the easier PAST GUAT to create an intense, high-alpine snow trail challenge. It is the Hochzeiger’s greatest challenge.
From the valley station, the route leads along slopes and paths to the Stalderhütte and the Zirbenbahn, with the extremely steep Zirbenfall. Over the ridge to the Sechszeiger, the route joins the PAST-GUAT route: continuing on to the Hochzeiger, technically steep through the ‘Kanonenrohr’, via Zollberg and Zirbenpark back to the middle station.
The PAST MEGA is a comprehensive alpine snow trail challenge that perfectly combines steep key sections, a high-alpine panorama and runnable snow passages.
Facts – PAST Mega
- Date: Saturday, 6 March 2027
- Start and finish: Hochzeiger valley station – Hochzeiger middle station
- Start: 09:30
- CUT-OFF times: 12.30 at the Hochzeiger middle station at KM12
- Deadline: 3.00 pm
- Distance / Elevation gain: 20 km / 1,840 hm
- Route & elevation profile
- ITRA: 1 point
- UTMB: 20K
- Race briefing: none
Essential equipment: PAST MEGA
- Rucksack
- Grödel
- Gels and energy bars carried with the race number written on them
- Mobile phone fully charged (always switched on) with the race control number
- Race number filled in on the back (address, contact person, blood group, allergies, etc.)
- Emergency blanket
- First-aid kit
- Soft flask or collapsible cup for holding drinks
Mandatory equipment will be checked upon entering the start area and may also be subject to random checks after crossing the finish line.
