On Sunday, February 5, it’s time for the traditional König Ludwig Lauf in Germany. The 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit and one of Germany’s largest cross-country skiing races.

König Ludwig Lauf’s history goes back to 1968, and in 2023 the event will again occur in the Valley of King Ludwig II. 

Every year, thousands of skiers worldwide experience the famous and beautiful Ammergauer Alps region. The Ski Classics Challengers 50km course in classic technique immerses the participants in an unforgettable winter experience, passing the world-famous abbey Ettal through the Graswangtal, the palace park of Linderhof, to the finish at the village in Oberammergau. 

Experience unique cultural highlights at one of Europe’s most beautiful high valleys. 

In addition to the 50km race that is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit, participants can also choose between 10km and 21km races and be part of this unique experience in the Bavarian Alps. 

König Ludwig Lauf program, start lists, live results, and final standings can be followed here when available. 

More information about the event and a link for registrations can be found here.

König Ludwig Lauf – Ski Classics Challengers Event

• Date: February 5, 2023
• Place: Oberammergau
• Country: Germany
• Race Distance: 50km
• Technique: Classic
• Start Time: 9:00 CET
• Website and Registration: König Ludwig Lauf 
• Facebook: König Ludwig Lauf
• Instagram: König Ludwig Lauf 

Course Map

Course Profile

As König Ludwig Lauf is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective gender. 

You can find a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2022/2023 at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site, including logging in to SC MyPages, where you can check your SC Ranking. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries.

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