Der Ruf der alten Mauern
Experience a unique adventure between historic castles and palaces! At the "Der Ruf der alten Mauern", a special race awaits you, where you can prove not only your endurance but also your orientation skills. One day before the start, you will receive the coordinates of various castles and palaces. Your task: Find the best way to reach all points and return to the finish line. It doesn't matter if you run or hike. Whoever has visited all coordinates first and is at the finish line wins.
Competitions
- Der Pfad der alten Mauern – approx. 25 km | 713 HM
- Die Spur der alten Mauern – approx. 40 km | 750 HM
- Die Expedition der alten Mauern – approx. 70 km | 1,600 HM
- Der große Ruf der alten Mauern – approx. 90 km | 2,400 HM
Special Features
- GPS Tracking: Every participant receives a GPS tracker, allowing the completion of the specified coordinates to be verified. This enables fans to follow the entire race live from home.
- Flexible Route Planning: You decide the order in which you approach the coordinates.
- Traffic Regulations: The German Road Traffic Regulations apply. It is in the nature of the competition that road crossings cannot be secured.
Der Ruf der alten Mauern is more than a race – it's an adventure that combines strategy, endurance, and orientation. Are you ready to answer the call?
Location
The location is at the Dorfgemeinschaftshaus Isenburg. Isenburg is located on the edge of the Westerwald, between Koblenz and Neuwied, thus quite centrally between the Rhine and Westerwald.
Getting there by car:
From the North: A3 towards Frankfurt – Dierdorf exit
From the South: A3 towards Cologne – Dierdorf exit
Public transport:
From Koblenz main station, you can easily reach Isenburg by bus line 110 (towards Dierdorf). The journey takes about 45–50 minutes. Simply get off at the "Isenburg Dorfgemeinschaftshaus" stop.