Hinkelstein Hiking Marathon starting in Otterberg

This is the right event for ramblers and sports enthusiasts! The hiking marathon takes place along the certified Hinkelstein hiking trail, which leads along untouched forest trails and fields, past historical boundary stones, quaint ponds, charming landscapes and breathtaking views such as the Donnersberg Mountain. Participants have the choice between a marathon distance of approx. 42 kilometers (26 miles) with 500 meters difference in altitude and a half-marathon distance of approx. 22 kilometers (13.7 miles) with 200 meters difference in altitude. The hiking trail is marked and signposted. Along the route there are 7 refreshment stations and checkpoints. Participants can either hike or run the marathon distance. Hikers can start the hiking marathon from 7.30 a.m. until 8 a.m. and runners can start from 9 a.m. until 9.30 a.m. The hiking half marathon can be started from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. Start and finish is at Stadthalle Otterberg. Registrations on the day of the event only possible if the event is not yet fully booked!

Detailed map of the hiking marathon and trail:
https://www.tourenplaner-rheinland-pfalz.de/de/tour/wanderung/9.-hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail-am-30.03.2025-otterberg/12837999/

Detailed map of the half-marathon:
https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/pfalz/9.-hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail-otterberg-halbmarathondistanz/12839788/