The legendary ski race circuit at the Arlberg
You stand in a throng at the starting line, the silence is deafening, and it’s 22 kilometres to the finish line. The starting signal rings through the air and you're right in the thick of the White Ring.
Der Weiße Ring - Das Rennen in Lech Zürs has international cult status. Every year, 1000 ambitious winter sports athletes compete in this thrilling race, every moment of which is closely followed by spectators along the course and at the finish line. Meanwhile, locals and guests listen to the race call as skiers of different age groups compete for a spot on the podium.
22-km race - The race course route
The circuit comprises 5 downhill runs, 5 lifts, an exciting ascent and a demanding ski route.
On the Rüfikopf, two people start at a time and at 10-second intervals. The route takes participants via the Schüttboden lift, Trittalpbahn and Madloch around the Omeshorn to Zug. From there, 10-seater gondolas take the racers up to the Balmengrat, from where the final section leads down to Lech. The 1000 participants are celebrated to thunderous applause at the finish line.
Route plan - Der Weiße Ring
Video track inspection
You can now go through the route of ‘The White Ring - The Race’ from the comfort of your own home and plan your tactics. The White Ring 2025 can be ridden in full length and is divided into 5 sections with subsections + start area in the 7 videos below. Changes are reserved until race day and will be communicated by the volunteers on site and on the course if necessary.
Due to the current snow conditions, section 4 (Madloch) will be divided into 3 sections. Sections 4A and 4C can be seen in the videos and will be run in race mode. Section 4B will be neutralised and run without scoring, careful driving and braking readiness apply here. The sections are marked by start/finish flags and the entry and exit of the sections are clearly visible.
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