Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Spectacular adventures through the Alps!

Red Bull X-Alps 2025: Spectacular adventures through the Alps!

Kitzbühel, Österreich - The most spectacular adventure race in the Alps starts in a few days-the Red Bull X-Alps 2025. From June 15th to 27th June 2025, the 12th edition of this unforgettable event in Kitzbühel, Tyrol, will open. The participants, a total of 35 athletes from 17 nations, go on the longest route throughout the history of the competition: 1,283 kilometers that lead through five countries - Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The goal of the race is the picturesque Zeller See in Salzburg, where not only sporting successes, but also the breathtaking backdrop impression, as Südtirol News reports.

A special challenge awaits the athletes: you have to overcome the Heini-Holzer via ferrata on the Ifinger and put up to 150 kilometers a day, which is up to 4,000 meters of altitude. It will be exciting until when the athletes can achieve the highest point of the competition - the Kuhleitenhütte with 2,361 meters of altitude.

supporting program and events

A highlight around the extreme event are the so-called X-Days, which take place from June 14th to 19th. Here the audience can marvel at the athletes and take part in various activities. The offers include outdoor activities, exciting film screenings and the personal exchange with extreme athletes. On June 16, a film lecture by Matthias and Jakob Weger will take place, while the multivision lecture by Tamara Lunger will give special insights into the world of mountain sports on June 17th.

A scavenger hunt for children, especially for young visitors, will be organized on June 15, which comes up with surprises and live music. On the summer evening, June 18, live music, flight shows and flight simulators provide a unique ambience. There is also a lot of culinary delights: Whether at the "Grill & Chill" at the Kuhleitenhütte or the Red Bull Aperitivi in ​​Schenna, everyone is cordially invited to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, such as Merano 2000 emphasized.

live broadcast and tracking

On June 15, the event will also take place in the Kuhleite Alpine Hut, where viewers can take a relaxed look at the race. The event is rounded off by 3D live tracking from Red Bull, which enables everyone interested to pursue the progress of the athletes in real time. Participation in the presentation is free of charge, a prior registration is not required.

The Red Bull X-Alps is one of the most fascinating sporting events in the Alps and attracts not only extreme athletes, but also numerous spectators who are enthusiastic about the challenges and impressive services of the participants, as on ISPO is to be read. With these diverse activities and the exciting competition spirit, the event is not only a real highlight for sports fans.