Vorarlberg victory: Meusburger and Comper master Dolomite-Sky marathon!

Vorarlberg victory: Meusburger and Comper master Dolomite-Sky marathon!

Andrea Meusburger-Kaufmann and Hugo Comper from Vorarlberg successfully completed the Rosengarten Schlern Sky Marathon in the Dolomites on July 15, 2025. The event, which took place in the heart of the Dolomites, in Tiers, Italy, is one of the most challenging trailla runs in Europe. The marathon includes an impressive distance of 45 kilometers with a height difference of 3,000 meters, whereby the runners are challenged via Rugged and Technical Terrain.

Both participants mastered the demanding route, which includes 2,980 meters ascent and 3,083 meters of descent. Hugo Comper took 7 hours and 50 minutes for the marathon, while Andrea Meusburger merchant came to the finish after 8 hours and 20 minutes. Comper took third place in his age group (M4) and received five kilos of South Tyrolean bacon as a reward. Meusburger-Kaufmann completed the race in sixth place in her age group (W2), but missed the podium.

challenges and rewards

The participants of the Rosengarten Schlern Sky Marathon had to concentrate on the floor to avoid falls on the demanding, rocky paths. High alpine sections required technical running skills and good endurance. Despite the difficulties, the clear view and the bright sun weather made it possible for the runners to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Rosengarten and Schlern mountain chains.

Both athletes are proud of their achievements and had chosen the marathon due to the special beauty of the rose garden. Andrea Meusburger merchant plans to climb the Kilimanjaro, while Hugo Comper wants to take part in the Walser Trail in the Kleinwalsertal.

Details about the event

The Rosengarten Schlern Sky Marathon begins in Tiers-St. Cyprian at approx. 1,100 m.ü.M. And leads over several passes, including the Cigolade Pass, the grass leiten pass, the Molignon Pass and to the devil gorge and back to Tiers. The maximum number of participants is 500, and the event attaches great importance to an unforgettable nature and sports experience, without the mass tourism atmosphere of other competitions.

In addition to the long distance of 45 kilometers, there is also a shorter variant of 36 kilometers with 2,000 meters of altitude, which is somewhat more accessible. The highest point of the route reaches the grass leiten pass to 2,610 m.Ü.M. And the entire event was carried out in accordance with nature, which underlines the peculiarity of the rose garden and the Schlern, both since 2009 part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Dolomites.

For more information about the Rosengarten Schlern Sky Marathon you can do the pages of vol.at , runthealps.com and runnersworld.de visit.