Ischgl Ironbike Marathon

The ultimate challenge

Are you ready?

The Ironbike Marathon

For die-hard mountain bikers

Want to go even further and higher? The Ischgl Ironbike Marathon is the ultimate challenge for mountain bikers looking to push their limits. If you’re not ready for the long-distance route, there are shorter alternatives – and new this year: Gravel bikes can join the LIGHT GRAVEL route and compete in a separate ranking.

Information about the tracks:

EXTREME: the premier class, for licensed riders
HARD: less intense but still challenging, for licensed riders
MEDIUM: challenging, ideal for amateur mountain bikers
LIGHT: beginner-friendly variant, for newcomers to mountain biking and gravel bikers
LIGHT Gravel Classification: grab your gravel bike and score points on the Ironbike LIGHT route!

Fun fact: The routes follow historic smuggler trails! Where smugglers once transported contraband between Ischgl and Samnaun, today mountain bikers explore the hidden paths and breathtaking scenery of the Silvretta Mountains.

new: the light gravel rating

on the Ischgl Ironbike LIGHT

This year, gravel bikers can take part in the Ischgl Ironbike on the light route and score points in their own classification. Enjoy the spectacular trails of the Silvretta mountains, feel the flow on your gravel bike and experience the perfect mix of adventure, mountain biking fun and nature.

The Light route is ideal for amateur cyclists who want to enjoy the mountains, improve their technique and experience the freedom of two wheels.

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Ischgl Ironbike Marathon

An overview of the routes

Start/finish	Ischgl, Parkplatz Silvrettabahn (1.379 m)
Length/height	EXTREME: 83,5 km \| 3.360 Hm HARD: 65,5 km \| 2.620 Hm MEDIUM: 53,5 km \| 1.960 Hm LIGHT: 30,0 km \| 730 Hm NEW in 2026! The LIGHT Gravel classification – grab your gravel bike and score points on the Ironbike LIGHT route!
Route profiles	EXTREME: HARD: MEDIUM: LIGHT & LIGHT GRAVEL: Gradient: Average: 10 % / Max.: 30 % Surface: Asphalt, gravel, single trail
Reglement	no tyre width less than 1.95 no road bikes/handlebars the regulations of the ÖRV apply deadline for the age limits for the minimum age is 31.12.2024 The presentation of a photo ID at the start number distribution is mandatory for juniors!

Routes and start times may be changed by the organiser at short notice.

important route information

The LIGHT & MEDIUM routes are reserved exclusively for hobby bikers.
Licensed riders are obliged to take part on the HARD or EXTREME course.
There is a separate start time for the LIGHT route.

Participants who start on the MEDIUM or HARD course or on the EXTREME course can still only decide during the race whether they want to ride the MEDIUM, HARD or EXTREME course.