Naturfreunde Kreuzbergl-Lauf 2026

The Naturfreunde Kreuzbergl-Lauf begins and ends at the Naturfreunde Boulderhalle parking lot in Klagenfurt, located at Porschestrasse 15. This October running event in Carinthia, Austria, is organized by Naturfreunde Klagenfurt and offers 16 km and 10 km distances. The event also features Nordic walking and trail running, emphasizing local hills and outdoor sports over a flat city course. It is part of the Karntner Berglaufcup, positioning it within Carinthia's mountain-running schedule rather than typical town races. The course information provided is concise, but the name suggests the Kreuzbergl, Klagenfurt's local hill, and the start at the bouldering hall indicate a clear outdoor club affiliation. Naturfreunde Klagenfurt, the local branch, includes its own trail-running section, aligning with the event's format. The broader Naturfreunde organization operates throughout Austria, focusing on outdoor recreation, nature conservation, mountaineering, and ski touring. First held in 2020, the race is a recent addition with a club-organized character.