24 hours over the Steinbergs to Saalfelden Leogang: That was the "Stoabergmarsch24" last weekend. In addition to a strenuous sporting experience, the participants were once again able to enter a unique mountain experience into their balance sheet. For the first time this year there was also a shortened version of 12 hours.
This year's challenge "Stoabergmarsch24" started at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. A total of about 50 kilometers and almost 4700 meters of altitude were on the march plan in extreme heat. Accompanied by experienced mountain guides from Fun Connection, the route of the 70 participants from six nations led after the start in Weissbach near Lofer over the Vorderkaserklamm up to Geierkogel (1753m) and over the Tannkogel to Hoametzl, where dinner was waiting. In the dark we then went over the Griessner alpine pastures until dawn the last kilometers to the finish were tackled at the Asitz in Leogang. The night highlight of the hike was once again the solstice bonfires lit during the traditional fire burning on the peaks and slopes. New to this year’s edition was a shortened 12-hour hike, which took the participants from Weissbach near Lofer to the finish at the Gasthof Eisenne Hand in Fieberbrunn.
A sporting border experience with a unique view
For the eighth time, the classic of the long-distance hiking events took place in the Leoganger and Loferer Steinbergen between Salzburg and Tyrol. The 24-hour hike had everything: steep ascents, strenuous descents, climbing passages and long paths over alpine meadows. No question, basic condition, safety of foot and freedom from dizziness were required, but also the eye for the special mountain experience. Because the path was the goal. And it was filled with impressive views and an impressive natural backdrop.
