Mountain Attack 2026 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Austria’s largest and toughest ski mountaineering race

The Mountain Attack 2026 in Saalbach-Hinterglemm will go down as one of the toughest editions in the race’s history. Icy, steep, relentless – the conditions on the course offered no room for compromise. What awaited the more than 700 athletes from over 20 nations was a true test of equipment, strength, and willpower. It was precisely in these circumstances that those built for extremes stood out.

Right on schedule at 4:00 p.m., the starting gun fired in Saalbach’s village square, marking the beginning of the legendary Schattberg Race (4 km / 1,000 m vertical gain). Cheered on by spectators, the athletes sprinted through the village before heading straight into the first steep section. The ski slope resembled an icy wall — glassy and unforgiving, with gradients exceeding 70 percent in places. Every misstep was punished immediately.

Amid this battle against the mountain, Tina Fischl (WSV Otterskirchen / Mountain-Attaq Team Sport Zöls) took control from the very start. Highly focused, technically flawless, and displaying remarkable determination, she quickly distanced herself from the competition. While many athletes slipped on the bare ice and lost valuable seconds, Fischl remained composed, steady, and uncompromising on her line.

After the first long steep section, the ski mountaineers were briefly able to catch their breath near the mid-station, where the gradient eased slightly — before the climb inevitably grew steeper again.

The second section demanded everything from the athletes. The track was churned up, the surface offered little grip, and the slope was once again merciless. Every step burned in the legs, every breath became a struggle in the freezing temperatures. Yet on this day, Tina Fischl seemed unstoppable. With perfectly adjusted climbing aids, tremendous strength, and mental resilience, she steadily extended her lead — meter by meter, step by step.

On the final vertical meters below the summit station, it was clear that victory would not be taken from her. Driven by sheer determination, Fischl pushed toward the summit and crowned her outstanding performance with another commanding win. It was already her third victory in the Mountain Attack’s Schattberg Race — achieved in impressive fashion.

Clocking an excellent time of 54:58 minutes and finishing three minutes ahead of runner-up Theresa Kober (Austria), Fischl reached the summit of the Schattberg at 2,097 meters above sea level as the undisputed winner. A gap that, under such extreme conditions, feels like an eternity and powerfully underscores her dominance. Third place went to Katharina Fischer (Austria).

In a post-race interview, the personal trainer from Fürstenstein emphasized the significance of her success: “Mountain Attack is one of the biggest and toughest races in ski mountaineering. The fact that my body can handle such extreme strain, that I’m healthy, and that I can celebrate my third victory here on the Schattberg — even though I can’t train on climbs like these at home — is something very special to me.”

For the tour and marathon athletes of Team Zöls, the real challenge was only just beginning at the summit. Moving at a more energy-conserving pace than Fischl’s sprint effort, Hans Jörg Wagmann, Matthias Burgstaller, Daniel Schmidbauer, Michael Wagmann, Georg Kusser, Andreas Gastinger, and Rubert Koch reached the Schattberg East Summit within a tight time window between 1:07 and 1:20.

Hans Jörg Wagmann, Daniel Schmidbauer, and Matthias Burgstaller successfully completed the marathon course featuring six summits and 3,000 meters of vertical gain. Overall, the entire team can be very satisfied with its performance.

In the end, the successful finishers raised a glass to their achievements and rounded off the eventful weekend with sunny alpine and ski touring days in the World Championship ski resort of Hinterglemm.

Mountain-Attaq Team Results

Marathon – Matthias Burgstaller 4:15 hrs.

Marathon – Hans Jörg Wagmann 4:57 hrs.

Marathon – Daniel Schmidbauer 4:35 hrs.

Tour – Georg Kusser 2:56 hrs.

Tour – Michael Wagmann 3:42 hrs.

Tour – Rupert Koch 3:09 hrs.

Andreas Gastinger – DNF

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Tina Fischl Wins Ski Touring Event “Arbermandl” on the Großer Arber in the Bavarian Forest

A successful start at the premiere of the “Arbermandl” for personal trainer Tina Fischl from Fürstenstein. Just one week after her victory at the Mountain Attack in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, the mountain specialist secured a commanding victory last Friday at the inaugural Vertical-Up race on the Großer Arber, the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest. The ski touring event offered two race formats, and Fischl deliberately chose the Vertical-Up – a pure uphill race on touring skis.
The race started directly at the valley station, with the finish located at the Eisensteiner mountain hut near the summit. After a slightly cautious start, Fischl quickly found her rhythm. “After two or three minutes, everything was really flowing,” she explained afterwards. “For me, the race was almost like a sprint, as the course was only one kilometer long with about 320 meters of elevation gain. That means giving it everything right from the start.”
As the race progressed, Fischl steadily worked her way to the front, overtaking competitors and continuously extending her lead in the women’s field. Especially on the steep section, the athlete from WSV Otterskirchen demonstrated excellent technique and strong footing on the steep climb.
With a strong time of 16 minutes, Tina Fischl reached the finish line as the fastest woman. In the end, only four men reached the summit faster. Although the course was a bit too short for her taste – the extreme athlete usually prefers longer races – she was extremely satisfied with the result. Particularly impressive was her nearly four-minute lead over the second-place finisher.
The victory on the Arber marked Fischl’s second win of the current ski touring season. “I’m super happy, because my main sport is running,” Fischl summed up after the race. With this successful performance, she once again underlined her excellent early-season form and sent a clear message right from the outset.

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Tina Fischl crowned overall winner once again at the New Year’s Eve Elite Race in Wels

At the traditional New Year’s Eve Race in Wels, Fürstenstein personal trainer Tina Fischl (WSV Otterskirchen) celebrated an emotional victory over five kilometers. On the demanding 1.7-kilometer circuit, she initially held second place, while young Austrian Theresa Birglechner set the pace.

However, as the race progressed, Fischl drew on her experience, closing the gap lap by lap and taking the lead with a determined attack around 800 meters before the finish line. After 18:07 minutes, she crossed the finish line as the deserved winner, ahead of Birglechner and Emma Heinzer.

Fischl had already made history in Wels in 2016 with a course record of 17:14 minutes. After a successful end to the year, she is now looking ahead to the 2026 season and thanked her sponsors for their support.

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Freudensee Run in Hauzenberg

Start-to-finish victory for Tina Fischl at the Freudensee Run in Hauzenberg

Beaming faces and fast legs around Lake Freudensee: athlete Tina Fischl delivered an impressive performance at this year’s 5-kilometer Freudensee Run in Hauzenberg.

On the demanding cross-country course, which due to adverse weather conditions consisted of three partly muddy laps around lake Freudensee, the 49-year-old dominated the field from the beginning. Shortly after the start, she pulled away from her opponents and celebrated a commanding start-to-finish victory against significantly younger competitors.

Tina Fischl completed the three laps, totalling 4.9km, in a time of 18:27 min. Anna Drexler came in second in 19:44 min, ahead of Martha Weber, who crossed the finish line in 19:51 min.

“I was able to really push hard right from the start and felt great. Despite the difficult conditions, it was a really enjoyable race”, said Fischl happily at the finish line.

Immediately afterwards, Fischl also took part in the relay race, where she competed for the Wellnesshotel Reischlhof team alongside Thomas Hafner and her husband Alex. The trio put in a strong team performance and ultimately took second place in the overall relay standings.

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Zwölferhorn – Vertical Up – St. Gilgen

Tina Fischl wins the Zwölferhorn mountain run in commanding fashion

Once again, she has proven her exceptional talent in mountain running: Tina Fischl from WSV Otterskirchen won the extreme Vertical Up race up the Zwölferhorn (1,522m above sea level) in impressive fashion on Saturday. On the route, which was only four kilometres long but featured an elevation gain of almost 1,000 meters, the 49-year-old extreme runner gave her competitors no chance and secured victory in the women’s race with a lead of around three minutes.

Fischl went on the offensive right from the start. “I had a very good feeling from the start and was able to pull away early on. None of the girls could keep up with me”, she reported happily after the race. She took the lead after the first steep section and continuously extended it.

Second place went to last year’s winner Katarina Lovrantova from Slovenia, ahead of Sabrina Papst from Austria, neither of whom were able to match the fast pace set by the Fürstenstein native at any point.

“I knew that I could control the race if I found my rhythm”, said the personal trainer.

Despite the extreme conditions, Tina Fischl was enthusiastic about the competition: The weather was cool, windy, rainy and foggy in the finish area, but “perfect” for running.

Not only is the way Fischl dominated remarkable, but also her age: at 49 she left a significantly younger field of competitors behind her. “This shows that experience, mental strength, and passion are crucial in mountain running”, she emphasized with a smile.

With this success, Fischl once again underlines her class in extreme running and confirms her consistently strong form.

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BMW Dingolfing Half Marathon 2025

Tina Fischl defies the heat and wins again at the BMW Dingolfing half marathon

The asphalt shimmered, and the sun showed no mercy: this year’s 21^st BMW Dingolfing half marathon demanded everything from the 1,500 participants. While many struggled against the temperatures, one athlete once again delivered an impressive performance: Tina Fischl from WSV Otterskirchen.

The top runner from Fürstenstein was neither deterred by the new route along the picturesque Isar river nor by the thermometer, which climbed mercilessly to around 28°C on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after the starting signal, Fischl made it clear that the road to victory would once again lead through her this year.

In her usual determined manner, she pulled away from the field early on and set a pace that was astonishingly fast given the conditions. But what initially seemed like a commanding performance became more of a mental challenge with every additional kilometre – and a race against an unexpected adversary: the heat.

But Tina persevered. With an outstanding time, she secured victory once again this year at the traditional race in Dingolfing. Yet another proof of her exceptional status in Bavarian long-distance running.

Despite the extreme conditions, participants were enthusiastic about the new route. The Isar River provided scenic attractions, while the perfect organization from start to finish once again set new standards.

Conclusion: Tina Fischl remains the woman to beat – and the BMW Dingolfing half marathon remains an event that runners from all over Bavaria can look forward to every year.

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Carinthia runs 2025 – Night Run

Tina runs onto the podium again

As part of the ‘Kärnten Läuft 2025’ (Carinthia runs event), which takes place every year at beautiful Lake Wörthersee, the highly competitive ‘Wiener Städtische Nightrun’ took place in Metnitzstrad-Park in Klagenfurt. The short, very fast race attracted numerous runners to the starting line – and right from the start, Tina Fischl was once again among the front runners. With a courageous run, plenty of speed, and strong stamina, the personal trainer from Fürstenstein once again delivered a truly top-class performance. In the end, she was delighted to finish in an excellent 2^nd place – and celebrated her strong time with great joy.

Only Stefanie Kurath, an athlete from LC Villach who is 20 years younger, was faster than Tina.

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Lipno Sports Festival 2025

Tina Fischl fights her way to second place at the Lipno Sports Festival

With a spirit of adventure and sporting ambition, Tina Fischl from WSV Otterskirchen took part in the Lipno Sports Festival at the Moldova Reservoir in the Czech Republic. She had no idea that it would turn out to be a surprise race since she hadn’t translated the announcement. All she knew was that it would be around ten kilometers with an elevation gain of 350 meters.

After the start, it turned out to be challenging trail run over ski slopes, a viewing tower, a treetop path, and a technical downhill section. The first long climb already sorted the field. Fischl was initially in fourth place but steadily fought her way forward. On the final climb to the treetop path, she took second place and defended it confidently to the finish line – behind the multiple Czech champion and only six men.

For Tina Fischl, it was not only a sporting success, but also a very special experience: “A competition where you only realize what you’ve gotten yourself into during the race – that doesn’t happen to me very often. But maybe I should try surprise races more often!?”

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40th Gäubodenvolksfest-run Straubing 2025

Confident start-to-finish victory for Tina Fischl at the Straubing Gäubodenfest-run

Endurance athlete Tina Fischl celebrated a successful race at the traditional Gäubodenvolksfest-run on Assumption Day in Straubing. The experienced runner set the pace from the start of the five-kilometer race and took the lead in the women’s field after just a few hundred meters.

In the end, she was able to celebrate a comfortable start-to-finish victory.

Her performance was particularly remarkable given the hot temperatures, which demanded everything from the athletes.

This success has special significance for the personal trainer from Fürstenstein: after a break due to injury this was her first competition in which she was able to test her form.

With this triumph, Tina Fischl seamlessly continued her strong performance from last year, when she also won the race in Straubing.

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Tina Fischl shines at the “Lamer Winkel” ultra-trail

2nd Place in the Supreme Discipline

At the “Lamer Winkel” ultra-trail (UTLW), held in the Bavarian Forest region, exceptional runner Tina Fischl once again demonstrated her outstanding form.
In the supreme discipline, the “Bayerwaldkönig”, covering a 54-kilometer course with 2,500 meters of elevation gain, she once again impressively demonstrated her remarkable endurance and mental strength. The technically demanding route led across the mountain ranges around the Großer Arber and along the eight-thousand-meter peaks of the Goldsteig trail, before concluding in Lam after the challenging ascent to the Osser.

Despite the grueling conditions, Fischl got off to an excellent start. She held her position in the leading group and delivered a consistently strong performance throughout the race. However, due to a serious fall in the final third of the course, Tina Fischl had to slow down and was ultimately rewarded with an outstanding second place overall.

Especially remarkable: Tina Fischl also competed in the very first edition of the ultra-trail exactly ten years ago — and back then, she set a course record in the supreme discipline that still stands unbeaten to this day. A powerful testament to her long-standing excellence and consistency in endurance sports. At the finish line, she displayed great sportsmanship and expressed genuine respect for her fellow competitors. With this strong performance, she once again affirmed her exceptional status in the trail running scene and added another highlight to her successful running career.

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