4th Rammelsberg Steigerlauf
Trail run at a UNESCO World Heritage site with up to 56 km and 1,630 meters of elevation gain
About Rammelsberg Steigerlauf
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Trail Running in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
For over a thousand years, the Rammelsberg in Goslar was one of Europe's most important ore mines. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a center for industrial culture. The Rammelsberg Steigerlauf utilizes this heritage, leading participants over the old miners' paths, spoil heaps, and trails that characterize the mining landscape. The names of the distances are linked to mining terminology: Knappe, Hauer, Schlepper, Steiger, and Obersteiger were historical job titles that now live on as route names.
Seven Formats for Different Profiles
Anyone wishing to participate in the Steigerlauf has a wide selection. The short formats, Knappenlauf and Schlepperlauf, are aimed at beginners and families, the Hauerlauf represents the medium distance, and the Steigerlauf and Obersteigerlauf are among the most demanding trails in northern Germany. The longest distance measures 56 kilometers and involves an elevation gain of 1,630 meters. Additionally, there are two walking formats, Kupferwalk and Silberwalk, for non-runners and hikers. The Bergmanntrail (miner's trail) rounds off the program as a special experience format.
Steep Climbs and Technical Trails
The gradients, which reach up to 30 percent in places, are characteristic. The routes combine gravel paths, dirt tracks, spoil heap crossings, and short asphalt sections, demanding high levels of footwork, sure-footedness, and endurance. Completing the Obersteigerlauf places participants among the most enduring athletes on the northern German trail running scene.
Event Site at the Rammelsberg
The start and finish are located on the mine grounds at Bergtal 19. The organizer uses the historical industrial architecture as a visual backdrop, setting up the start and finish zone, aid stations, and registration area in the mine's entrance area. Accompanying programs for spectators and relatives make the race day a family-friendly event.
Late Registration the Day Before
Those who decide at short notice can register on-site on Friday, August 21. This allows the organizer to respond to typical weather dependencies and gives last-minute participants a chance to start.
Rammelsberg Steigerlauf — edition 2026
Four Editions in Four Years
With its fourth edition, the Steigerlauf is consolidating its position as a regular event on the northern German trail running scene. The organizing team is expanding the format step by step and has recently added extra walking formats for non-runners.
Mining Heritage as a Route Focus
The route design is closely linked to the history of the Rammelsberg. Spoil heaps, old tunnel paths, and trails are combined in such a way that the mining heritage remains visible in many places. Thus, the Steigerlauf is simultaneously a sporting competition and an industrial heritage experience.
Programme Rammelsberg Steigerlauf 2026
Schedule 2026
Friday, August 21
- Late registration at the event site
- Collection of race bibs
Saturday, August 22
- Morning: final registrations and warm-up
- Late morning: starts of the longer formats (Obersteigerlauf and Steigerlauf)
- Midday: starts of the medium formats (Hauerlauf)
- Afternoon: starts of the short formats (Knappenlauf, Schlepperlauf) and the walking formats
- Late afternoon: award ceremonies
Formats at a Glance
- Obersteigerlauf: up to 56 km, up to 1,630 meters elevation gain
- Steigerlauf: long distance with steep climbs
- Hauerlauf: medium distance
- Schlepperlauf: shorter trail format
- Knappenlauf: beginner distance
- Bergmanntrail: special experience format
- Kupferwalk and Silberwalk: walking formats
Notes
- Route marking and aid stations along all routes
- Sturdy trail running shoes strongly recommended
- Mandatory equipment varies depending on the format
Highlights Rammelsberg Steigerlauf 2026
- 4th edition at the Rammelsberg UNESCO World Heritage site
- 7 formats from 5 to 56 kilometers
- Gradients up to 30 percent
- Walking formats for non-runners
- Late registration possible the day before
- Start and finish at Bergtal 19
Prices Rammelsberg Steigerlauf 2026
Practical information — Rammelsberg Steigerlauf
Getting There
- By car: B 241, Bergtal 19 in Goslar. Parking available at the mine.
- Public transport: Bus line 803 from Goslar city center.
- Park-and-Ride options available during peak times.
Registration
- Online registration via rammelsberger-steigerlauf.de.
- Late registration on-site the day before, August 21, 2026, is possible.
Formats
- Knappenlauf, Schlepperlauf — for beginners and families.
- Hauerlauf — medium distance.
- Steigerlauf, Obersteigerlauf — up to 56 km and 1,630 meters of elevation gain.
- Kupferwalk, Silberwalk — walking formats.
- Bergmanntrail — experience format.
On-Site
- Start and finish zone at Bergtal 19.
- Aid stations along the routes.
- Refreshments and medical services at the finish.
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