Waldecker Edersee-Triathlon
41st Edition on the Reservoir — Swim, Cycle, Run in the Waldecker Land
About Edersee-Triathlon
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Triathlon on the Reservoir
The Edersee, with around 11.5 km², is one of Germany's largest reservoirs and is located in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage beech forest. Here, with the water on one side and the forest slopes on the other, one of Hesse's most beautiful triathlons has been held since 1986: the Waldecker Edersee-Triathlon.
41st Edition 2026
2026 marks the 41st edition. The organizer is TSV 08 Hemfurth-Edersee, an experienced team that organizes the event independently. Registration began as early as January 2026 — and by May, the event was completely sold out, an indication of the triathlon's appeal within the North Hessian sports community.
Two Distances
Classically, two competitions — the Sprint distance (750 m swimming / 20 km cycling / 5 km running) and the Olympic distance (1,500 m swimming / 40 km cycling / 10 km running). Both start simultaneously at 10:05 AM.
Town Center Turnaround: Waldeck as a Sports Arena
A special feature: the running course leads through the town center of Waldeck, the historic mountain town with Waldeck Castle high above the Edersee. The town transforms into a true sports arena for a day, with residents lining the routes, clapping and cheering.
Hub of Triathlon Sport
According to the organizer, the Waldecker Land has "developed into a hub of triathlon sport." The lake is clean, the courses are challenging but fair, and the atmosphere is familial. A classic that, despite its growing popularity, has not lost its local character.
Edersee-Triathlon — edition 2026
One race day, three disciplines, two distance classes. Simultaneous start at the Edersee, transition area on the Ederseerandstraße, running course through the town center of Waldeck. Detailed invitation PDF and course maps available on the organizer's website.
Programme Edersee-Triathlon 2026
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — Race Day
- Morning — Arrival, check-in, equipment check, briefing
- 10:05 AM — Start (Sprint and Olympic distances simultaneously)
Sprint Distance
- 750 m Swimming in the Edersee
- 20 km Cycling through the Waldecker Bergland
- 5 km Running around Waldeck town center
Olympic Distance
- 1,500 m Swimming in the Edersee
- 40 km Cycling through the Waldecker Bergland
- 10 km Running
Logistics
- Organizer: TSV 08 Hemfurth-Edersee
- Start area: Ederseerandstraße
- Transition areas signposted
- Registration from January 2026 (completely sold out)
Highlights Edersee-Triathlon 2026
- 41st edition of the Edersee-Triathlon
- Swimming in the UNESCO World Heritage Edersee
- Running course through the historic mountain town of Waldeck
- Sprint and Olympic distances in parallel
- Already sold out for 2026 — indication of popularity
Prices Edersee-Triathlon 2026
Entry fees vary by distance. Registration is now closed — completely sold out for 2026.
Practical information — Edersee-Triathlon
Getting There
Best by car — public transport connections to the Edersee are limited. From Korbach train station, take a bus to Waldeck/Hemfurth. Parking is signposted at the Edersee.
Registration 2026
Already sold out. Registration for 2027 usually opens in January — sign up for the newsletter via the organizer's website.
Tip
Spectators will also have a great time: enjoy a morning pint by the Edersee, watch the triathlon along the Ederseerandstraße, and afterwards visit Waldeck Castle for panoramic views of the entire valley.
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Where it takes place Edersee-Triathlon
Edersee / Innenstadt Waldeck / Hemfurth
Ederseerandstraße, 34513 Waldeck