In September 2026, the Pillerseetal will be the venue for the IVV Hiking World Championships. Thousands of hiking enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to discover the mountains and beauty of our region. Because hiking is still one of the favourite sports of our summer guests. As with the permanent hiking trails of the IVV (International Volkssport Verband), the same applies to the World Hiking Championships: thanks to the different distances, everyone can take part!
When
07. - 12. September 2026
Where
Hochfilzen
What
Hiking World Championships
checkPreliminary programme: 07 - 09 September 2026
checkMain programme: 10 - 12 September 2026
checkOpening ceremony: Thursday, 10 September 2026 at the Kulturhaus in Hochfilzen
checkClosing ceremony: Saturday, 12 September 2026 at the Kulturhaus in Hochfilzen
checkDaily routes of approx. 5 km, 10 km and 20 km
checkMarathon (approx. 40 km) on Saturday, 12 September 2026
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Are you still looking for suitable accommodation for the IVV Hiking World Championships in PillerseeTal? The staff of the PillerseeTal Tourist Office will be happy to help you with your search. Or use the quick accommodation search below conveniently and around the clock. If you are travelling with a motorhome, we have put together a list of campsites in the region for you here.
