Mountain march with tradition

Updated 10.08.2022

The 54th Zillertal Ibex March/Run will take place again in Ginzling on 20 August 2022.

On 20 August, it's that time again: the traditional Steinbockmarsch-/lauf will take place for the 54th time in the mountaineering village of Ginzling. This year, too, the rush for starting places was great and both competitions were booked up immediately. The unique mixture of sporting challenge, breathtaking mountain scenery and professional organisation have meanwhile made the event a fixed institution in the Tyrolean sports summer.

The Zillertal Ibex March with its younger brother, the Ibex Run, attracts numerous athletes to take part every year. "We are very happy that we can once again welcome many familiar faces among the participants," says Rudolf Klausner (village head of Ginzling) happily. "Thanks here to all the volunteers, the Ginzling fire brigade and everyone involved for their patience and commitment."

As early as 05.00 in the morning, the first hikers set out to complete the route. The facts speak for themselves: 30 kilometres, 1,871 m in ascent, 1,613 m in descent - that is the Zillertal Ibex March in the mountaineering village of Ginzling. Through the idyllic Floitental valley with the Tristenbachalm and the Steinbockhaus, the route leads at dizzying heights over rock and ladders to the Mörchnerscharte at 2,870 m, on to the Berliner Hütte, via the Grawandhütte and the Klausenalm to the longed-for destination at the Alpengasthaus Breitlahner. This strenuous hike is very popular with young and old. The runners start at 5.30 a.m. and cover the same distance.

Life Radio Tirol will provide the atmosphere with its summer tour at the festival site. In addition, visitors young and old can look forward to a "Zillertaler Granat Ralley" with many exciting stations such as climbing on the climbing tower, identifying stones and much more. In the late afternoon, the "Kasermandl Duo" entertains the audience with hearty live music. After the festive marching-in of the Ginzling Federal Music Band around 6.30 pm at the festival site, the award ceremony will take place. Admission to the entire supporting programme is free.

Especially in times like these it is important to be up-to-date. The organisers will post all updates immediately on their website www.zillertaler-steinbockmarsch.com and on the social media channels (facebook.com/steinbockmarsch and Instagram).