30 years of Ischgl Ironbike
What began as a small but ambitious race in the nineties has developed over three decades into one of the toughest and best-known mountain bike marathons in Europe. In its anniversary year, the Ischgl Ironbike will be held over two days, as in the last two years. On the programme: On 8 August the Short Track for licensed riders and the Kids & Juniors Trophy for the youngsters, and on 9 August the Ischgl Ironbike Marathon with its four courses Extreme, Hard, Medium and Light. The 30th Ischgl Ironbike is supported by Simplon, official bike partner of the region, Cuore, Volksbank Tirol and other partners and sponsors of the tourism association.
"While in the early years only a handful of participants took on the challenge of a mountain bike marathon, today top athletes and amateur athletes from over 30 nations travel to compete in our breathtaking mountain scenery. Over time, the routes have become longer, more varied and also adapted to the requirements of amateur athletes. We are particularly pleased that our race has become an integral part of the mountain bike scene and has now even achieved international cult status," says Alexander von der Thannen, Chairman of the Paznaun - Ischgl Tourism Association, the organiser of the Ischgl Ironbike.
Ischgl Ironbike Marathon
The Ischgl Ironbike Marathon, one of the toughest mountain bike races in Europe, takes amateur athletes and professionals from Ischgl to neighbouring Samnaun in Switzerland via smugglers' trails steeped in history. The four routes EXTREME (70 km / 3,391 metres in altitude), HARD (59 km / 2,716 metres in altitude), MEDIUM (44 km / 1,882 metres in altitude) and LIGHT (25 km / 659 metres in altitude) lead through the impressive natural scenery of the Silvretta massif and to the riders' own limits. The four race routes are open to all riders, but licence riders are only classified on the EXTREME and HARD routes. The Ischgl Ironbike Marathon will pay out 41,100 Euro in total prize money.
Combined ranking: Silvretta MTB King and Queen 2025
If you want to become Silvretta MTB Queen, King, Princess or Prince, you can start at the M³ Montafon Mountain Bike Marathon on 26 July 2025 and at the Ischgl Ironbike on 9 August 2025. The joint Silvretta MTB King classification will take place on the M³extrem and Ironbike EXTREME routes, Queen on M³extrem and Ironbike HARD. The Silvretta MTB Prince title is awarded on the M² Challenging and Ironbike HARD routes, Princess on the M² Challenging and Ironbike MEDIUM routes. The fastest men and women will be judged, crowned and royally rewarded after the award ceremony of the Ischgl Ironbike. Participants save 10 Euro when buying a combined ticket.
Short Track
Bike spectacle with an exciting head-to-head race on 8 August: at the Short Track, the sprinting bike elite compete in speed and technique over several laps through Ischgl, giving the spectators goosebumps. The line-up for the mass start is based on points. Participants will find out how many times they have to complete the 1-kilometre circuit on the day of the event. Total prize money: 5,400 Euro.
Kids & Juniors Trophy presented by Volksbank Tirol
Young mountain bikers between the ages of five and 16 can put their skills to the test at the Kids & Juniors Trophy presented by Volksbank Tirol on 8 August. The route length per lap and the number of laps for kids and juniors will be announced on the website in good time before the race. New 2025: Participation is free for all children and juniors! All participating children will receive great prizes from the race sponsors.
Saving tip for early bookers
Early bookers can really save money on the anniversary race: Participation in the Ischgl Ironbike Marathon costs 49 Euro if you register by 31 May 2025, while the entry fee for the Short Track is 19 Euro. The next entry fee jump will take place on 31 August.
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