65 kilometres, 5000 metres of altitude and 24 hours: 40 participants took part in the eighth edition of the Stoabergmarsch24 last weekend. Saalfelden Leogang was once again one of the three host regions of the exceptional format.
On Saturday morning, a mixed group of locals and guests set off on the day-and-night journey over mountains, alpine pastures and villages from Hochfilzen via Leogang, to the finish on the Loderbichl in the Lofer Alpine pasture area. “After the postponement of the June date into September, we were rewarded with tremendous hiking weather this weekend. The group has shown a great cohesion. At the Stoabergmarsch it is always important to us that the fitter participants take into account the weaker ones. This is the only way all participants get their money’s worth”, the responsible mountain guide of the Stoarbergmarsch, Markus Kogler, can draw a satisfied assessment.
Long-distance hiking is a green event
The Stoabergmarsch24 also bears the “Green Event Salzburg” seal of approval and was designed in this sense again as a green event. The focus was on the possibility of arriving by public transport, the prevention of waste and the use of regional products.
Continental BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang from 10 to 12 September 2021
The next event in Saalfelden Leogang is scheduled for next weekend. This time, mountain bike fans will get their money’s worth at the renowned Continental BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang, from 10th to 12th September. In addition to the latest innovations in the BIKE industry, with over 40 well-known exhibitors, visitors can look forward to varied test rides and numerous workshops for every level of performance. Professionals, such as Lukas Schaefer, Elias Schwarzler, Jasper Jauch or Stefan Schlie, who accompany the workshops with their many years of experience, are on hand with helpful tips and tricks. Participation is free.
For the more active, there is also a sporting highlight on the Velosolutions Pumptrack. The specialists will compete in the Pump Track World Championship Qualifier in Lisbon on Saturday. The following day, the youngster is finally allowed to try out at the Scott Junior Trophy Pumptrack on the same course.
