4th Rammelsberg Steigerlauf

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.