Trailrunning

Trailrunning ist eine naturverbundene Art des Laufens abseits befestigter Wege – auf Pfaden durch Wälder, über steinige Berge und entlang von Tälern. Diese abwechslungsreichen Strecken fordern nicht nur Kondition, sondern auch Konzentration und Technik.

In der Umgebung von Schloss Elmau, mitten in der malerischen Alpenlandschaft, finden Trailrunner perfekte Bedingungen: abwechslungsreiche Trails durch Wälder und über Almwiesen mit beeindruckenden Ausblicken. Hier lässt sich der Sport in voller Natur genießen, weit weg vom Trubel und Alltag.

Trail Running with Laura Dahlmeier
1-5 September 2025

5 nights including breakfast, Spa & Cultural events, possibility to attend daily running trail running tours with Laura Dahlmeier

Biathlon legend Laura Dahlmeier is coming to Schloss Elmau for an exclusive week of running. A native of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of the world's most successful biathletes has been an active mountain runner since the end of her career. During this trail running retreat, you will explore the unspoilt, unique nature of the Bavarian Alps as you run with Laura Dahlmeier and benefit from her experience as a professional athlete.

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Jogging

Schloss Elmau offers perfect conditions for runners. There are different routes around the castle for every level, ranging from 3 to 18 km along rushing mountain streams and crystal-clear lakes. With a spiro-ergometry analysis, you can optimize your running speed, which not only allows you to burn less calories and more fat and reduce your weight sustainably, but also increase your endurance. You can also improve your running style with the help of a personal trainer and a video analysis.

Performance Diagnostic Basic

Spiroergometry – an increasing load on the bike or treadmill with simultaneous measurement of respiratory gases & ventilation – is used to determine your threshold values, which are necessary for targeted training monitoring and management. You will obtain your pulse value and speed/watt at the 1st and 2nd ventilatory threshold. Your trainer needs these values to be able to monitor and manage your training properly. These values change, which is why 2-3 measurements per year are recommended for ambitious athletes. After the measurement, you will be given the values with a short explanation of the training ranges.

Performance diagnostic Premium

In addition to the basic diagnostics, this involves an analysis on the bike and on the treadmill. A movement analysis is also carried out during the run: a precise high-speed video analysis that allows you to identify any hidden potential in your running technique. Directly after the diagnostics, the determined values are briefly explained, and within 24h you will receive the an evaluation of both tests, the movement analysis based on picture series, as well as general training recommendations, all in writing! If you do the diagnostics regularly and only need an update, the offer is sufficient; otherwise we recommend that you book another training consultation afterwards to be able to integrate the results into your training accordingly.

Optimizing running speed

Using high-speed cameras, your running technique at different speeds is recorded, then analyzed. You will be given exercise sequences and training recommendations to perfect your technique.

Running Coach

Following a movement analysis or performance diagnostics, our experienced running coach will show you targeted exercises for your running technique, or guide you through interval training so that you can continue working on these after your stay.

Personal Training

You wish to create a training plan directly after the diagnostics? We will be happy to sit down with you and plan the coming weeks in detail. If you need to talk more about this, you can also request coaching after your stay, we will update your plans according to your real needs and also advise you on an ongoing basis, via Zoom. If this is your first diagnosis, we also advise you to book another consultation, as this is usually needed to understand the results.

Sport Mental Coaching

Sports counseling and mentoring, mental strategies for even more success in sports, lasting motivation, fast regeneration, emotions management, and achieving the optimal mindset.