21st/22nd of June 2024

Registration from 15th of October

You are welcome !

 

Some news that apply to all routes:

 

1. Due to the increased flow of tourists around the Ottenstein boat operation,

we are moving the swimming event to a quieter part of the reservoir, Bathing meadow at Ottenstein Castle

 

2. The headquarters with registration and award ceremony will be the magical Waldreichs Castle

 

3. From there you will shuttle 14 km, 7 km and 3 km back to the start or from the finish for the main competitions

 

4. Due to increasing safety requirements, buoys are now mandatory at all distances

 

5. The 14 km will be carried out for the first time without a boat to enable more swimmers to cover the distance

 

GPS Schloss Waldreichs

 

Saturday 22nd June 2024


Backwaterman
Classic Open Water

  7 km open water

"The special One" - the classic 7 km from Mitterreith to Ottenstein is a special experience. Pure nature in the fjord-like waterways of the Ottensteiner reservoir with many bends and turns, waiting for the swimmers. Orientation is part of mysticism. Simply unique to swim here
Places are limited to 80
 14k open water (double distance)

Due to the high demand, the 14 km marathon distance with start and finish on the bathing meadow near Ottenstein Castle will be swum in 2024 without a compulsory accompanying boat, but with mandatory buoys.

 

Places are limited to 40

 

Backwaterman
for everyone

  750m / Olympic 1500m

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In the fjord-like arena between the dam, ruins and castle, 1 - 2 laps (1.5 km -2x 0.75 km) open water experience await you in the lake arena.

The course is fully visible from the terrace of the restaurant - ideal for beginners or short-distance specialists

 

Places are limited to 50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backwaterman

Adventure Challenge

 

3 k

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We offer you a new fjord called Purzelkamp which is seen is the nicest one becaus of his narrowing arms and rocks beside.

 

Swimming along the fjord-like bays passing the boat operation offers you unique views below the big bridge to the ruines of Lichtenfels.

 

Enjoy the race. 

 

Places are limited to 50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

Green deal   

 

Our environment secures our future.

 

 

 

We also want to make our contribution. For years we have been recognized as a particularly sustainable event.   

 

 

 

We are now going one step further and supporting sustainable travel.

 

 

 

We offer a bonus of 10% of the respective entry fee for all those athletes who arrive sustainably (ie in the form of public transport such as train, bus or bicycle).   

 

 

 

This bonus is collected and invested in a sustainable project in the region. This is determined together with the municipality/NÖN.   

 

 

 

Proof is provided on site by means of a ticket etc.   

 

 

 

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