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Challenge Walchsee : #TriInTheHeartOfTheAlps

The 21.1 km Challenge Walchsee Run Leg
THE COURSE

is an undulating four loop course around Lake Wal-
The 1.9km-long swimming chsee as runners pass farm houses and in between
fields and meadows, all set against the backdrop of
distance is covered in Lake Walchsee in the foo- Kaiser Massif.
thills of mighty Kaisergebirge Mountain Range. The finish line is situated in the heart of Walchsee,
25m-deep Lake Walchsee with a water temp of next to the transition area with beautiful view on
20°C –24°C and drinking water quality offers per- the lake and on the Kaiser Massif and with an en-
fect conditions for a fast swim time. thusiastic crowd celebrating the athletes crossing
the finish line.
The two loops 90km
Junior-Challenge
spectacular Challenge Walchsee bike course
through Austria’s Tyrol region is undulating, a The classic Middle Distance is not the only com-
challenging course with its approximately 1200 petition. According to the motto of the worldwide
of altitude difference. With breathtaking views of challenge race series - «Challenge for all» - the
the surrounding area Challenge Walchsee boasts a Junior Challenge takes place traditionally on Sa-
truly unforgettable bike course. turday, where the Kids can show what they can,
while parents, relatives and fans ensure that there

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