SanderAnticipation rising. We go up by train at 06:45, first athlete at 07:30.
Ryoji Watanabe from Tokyo wins the men's race in 1:00:40!!
Nadin Wältli, the local matador, wins the women's race in 1:15:44. Well done!!
Shameless plug as the setting is fitting: get your tickets for the Trail Running Film Festival by @mathias at https://trailfilmfest.com.
@recollir passed the last cut-off time, which means he will finish the race 👌
Have posted another 12 pictures on Pixelfed:
https://mountains.photos/p/bergmeister/839561804463309048
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Sander Meijer (@[email protected])
Impressions of the Niesen Treppenlauf 2025, the race on the longest stairs in the world. Some stats: 11674 steps 1669 meter of elevation gain 68% max grade Time winner men: 1:00:40 Time winner women: 1:15:44 Further info: https://www.niesen.ch/en/stairway-run Very nice event, well organized, perfect weather, fantastic surroundings. What's not to like. #Trailrunning #Running #Niesen #Treppenlauf #NiesenTreppenlauf #Mountains #Switzerland