3Kings3Hills Trail & Music Festival Haidmühle
Trail running and music festival in the Bavarian Forest at the border triangle
About 3Kings3Hills
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Trail Running in the Border Triangle
The 3Kings3Hills Trail & Music Festival is the most important trail running event in the southern Bavarian Forest. The small border community of Haidmühle — right at the border triangle of Bavaria, Czech Republic, and Austria — is the event and start/finish location. The three namesake Kings or Hills are the distinctive elevations Almberg (1,139 m), Haidel (1,165 m), and Dreisessel (1,332 m) — three mountains in the low mountain range region between the Bavarian Forest and Šumava (Bohemian Forest).
Seven Distances for Every Level
The festival offers an exceptionally wide range of distances, covering everything from beginners to ultra pros:
- 100 Miles Ultra (168 km) — the king's distance, €259 entry fee
- Ultra Trail XL (117 km) — €199
- Ultra (58 km) — €119
- Marathon (40 km) — €109
- Base (26 km) — €99
- Shorty (16 km) — €49
- Traily (5 km) — family run taster round
ITRA and UTMB Certified
All distances from Marathon upwards are ITRA-recognized (International Trail Running Association) and award index points, which are crucial for qualifying for top competitions like the UTMB Mont-Blanc in Chamonix. This makes 3Kings3Hills an internationally mandatory event for the German and Austrian trail scene, attracting athletes from all over Europe.
Music Festival at the Finish
What makes the 3Kings3Hills special is its direct connection to a Music Festival at the finish line. Entry to the evening's open-air concert is included with the race registration. Several bands from the regional and national indie, folk, and rock scene will perform on the main stage in Haidmühle, complemented by DJs and acoustic sets. The combination of top athletic performance and communal celebration makes the festival unique.
Trail and Pizza
A hallmark is the partnership with the pizza oven manufacturer Gozney: every finisher receives a fresh slice of pizza straight from the oven at the finish line — the Trail and Pizza concept. In addition, there are free showers, finisher medals, a tracking app (mandatory from Shorty), drop bags for ultra distances, and aid stations along the routes.
3Kings3Hills — edition 2026
The fifth edition will take place on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026. The majority of the races will start over the weekend in Haidmühle, with routes leading over the three local mountains of the Bavarian Forest and detours into Bohemian and Austrian territory.
The 100 Miles Ultra typically starts early on Friday morning, taking the top athletes through both nights. The shorter distances are spread throughout the weekend — Marathon and Ultra on Saturday morning, Base and Shorty on Saturday afternoon. The Music Festival runs on Saturday evening.
Programme 3Kings3Hills 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
- Morning — Start 100 Miles Ultra (168 km)
- Morning — Start Ultra Trail XL (117 km)
- Noon — Pasta party and race briefing
- Evening — first finishers of the shorter ultras expected
Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Early Morning — Start Ultra (58 km)
- Morning — Start Marathon (40 km)
- Noon — Start Base (26 km)
- Afternoon — Start Shorty (16 km) and Traily (5 km, family run)
- From Late Afternoon — Trail and Pizza in the finish area
- Evening — Music Festival on the festival grounds in Haidmühle: bands, DJs, acoustic sets
- Midnight — last finishers 100 Miles Ultra (time limit)
Route Topography
- Almberg (1,139 m) — viewpoint with castle ruins
- Haidel (1,165 m) — distinctive observation tower with 360° view
- Dreisessel (1,332 m) — highest of the three mountains, with characteristic granite formations
- Trails partly in Austrian and Czech territory
Highlights 3Kings3Hills 2026
- Seven distances from the 5 km family run to the 100-Miles Ultra
- ITRA and UTMB certified races
- Music Festival at the finish included in the entry fee
- Trail and Pizza for every finisher
- Border triangle Bavaria – Bohemia – Austria
Prices 3Kings3Hills 2026
Entry fees are tiered: Shorty €49, Base €99, Marathon €109, Ultra €119, Ultra Trail XL €199, 100 Miles Ultra €259. Companion tickets for the Music Festival can be booked separately.
Practical information — 3Kings3Hills
Getting There
By car via the A3 (exit Passau), then via the B388 to Haidmühle. By train to Passau and connecting bus or car. From the Czech Republic via Volary, from Austria via Aigen-Schlägl.
Registration
Online registration closes 24 hours before the event. On-site registration is possible, but at higher rates.
Equipment
Participants must carry their own water bottle (at least 1 liter) — there are no cups at the aid stations. Mandatory equipment from Marathon distance: emergency blanket, whistle, mobile phone.
Music Festival
Included in the race entry fee. Companion tickets are also available (sold separately).
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Where it takes place 3Kings3Hills
Haidmühle und Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel-Gebiet (Dreiländereck Bayern-Böhmen-Österreich)
Schulstraße, 94145 Haidmühle