5. Walk the Lake

At the "Walk the Lake," which starts and ends at the picturesque venue "Brunnwind" – located directly at Lake Wolfgang (Mondseestraße 12, 5340 St. Gilgen) – the "entry hurdle" is intentionally set low, making the time achieved during the event completely secondary. Despite chip timing, there is no ranking; however, participants will receive a finisher medal, a personal certificate for download, an alphabetical listing, and several starter goodies. Due to the very positive feedback from previous years, this year there are four distances to choose from: 8.5 km (St. Gilgen – St. Wolfgang municipal office); 14 km (St. Gilgen – TVB Strobl); 18.5 km (St. Gilgen – Gschwendt boat station); 27 km (St. Gilgen – St. Gilgen). Timing boxes from Pentek timing are installed at each destination (also providing intermediate times). Important: Walkers will pass by these locations. All walkers who finish their event in St. Wolfgang, Strobl, or Gschwendt can easily return to St. Gilgen by boat upon presenting their starting number. The organizers, led by Franz Sperrer, aim to specifically attract health-conscious participants who are primarily interested in moderate exercise in the beautiful landscape of the Salzkammergut. Sperrer states: "Participants can complete the route with or without poles. We recommend taking a break at the inns and cafes along the route during lunchtime and in the afternoon. (Nordic) walkers should enjoy the scenery and nature and arrive back in St. Gilgen relaxed." Sperrer continues: "The route of the 'Walk the Lake' runs clockwise, in contrast to the 27 km classic. The start and finish are located at the 'Brunnwind' venue in St. Gilgen. We ask for your understanding that the route is not closed to traffic, there are no marshals, and no refreshment stations, and the road traffic regulations must be strictly adhered to."
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