Salzkammergut Trophy – Gravel
Key facts
- Date:
- 18 jul 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Bad Goisern · Alta Austria · Austria
- Distances:
- 22/52/93 km
- Elevation:
- 2.141 m
About
The Salzkammergut Trophy is one of Austria's longest-running multidisciplinary events, and its gravel category brings that tradition to the unpaved tracks of the Salzkammergut lake district in Upper Austria. Starting from Bad Goisern in a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of alpine lakes, forests and mountain peaks, riders choose between 22, 52 and 93 kilometres with 2,141 metres of elevation gain. The varied distance options make it accessible to newcomers while still providing a genuine challenge for experienced gravel cyclists. Push Training 360 leverages this tiered format to build genuine progression: the coach designs distance transitions based on watt output and accumulated fatigue, ensuring each step up arrives at the right physiological moment.
Frequently asked questions
When does Salzkammergut Trophy Gravel 2026 take place?
The Salzkammergut Trophy gravel category takes place on 18 July 2026 in Bad Goisern, Upper Austria, Austria.
What distances and elevation does Salzkammergut Trophy Gravel have?
The gravel category offers three distances: 22 km, 52 km and 93 km, with 2,141 m of elevation gain.
Where is the start of Salzkammergut Trophy Gravel?
The start is in Bad Goisern, in the Upper Austria region of Austria.
What is the Salzkammergut Trophy and how does the gravel category fit in?
The Salzkammergut Trophy is a historic multi-discipline event in Austria. The gravel category is one of its disciplines, with distances of 22, 52 and 93 km and 2,141 m of elevation gain.
How to prepare for Salzkammergut Trophy Gravel with PUSH TRAINING 360?
PUSH TRAINING 360 adapts 12 weeks of preparation to the chosen distance in Salzkammergut Trophy Gravel. For the 93 km distance with 2,141 m of elevation, Phase 1 builds the aerobic base needed for a July event. Phase 2 develops threshold power for the Upper Austrian climbs. Phase 3 specificity blocks are tailored to the chosen profile (22, 52 or 93 km). Phase 4 tapers load in the two weeks before 18 July. Nutrition is managed in three phases: glycogen loading, race-day strategy, and recovery. Pacing should match the relative elevation of each distance: in 93 km with 2,141 m the climbing pace is decisive, while in 22 or 52 km higher intensity is sustainable from the start.
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