MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail 2026
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Here you'll find the elevation profile and an estimated finish time based on your UTMB Index.
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Times estimated by the RAVIT model, learned from real ultra-trail finish times. Enter your UTMB Index (utmb.world) to get a personalized estimate.
Cut-off times and crew - MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail · 2026
| Aid station | Cum. km | Cum. D+ | Seg. km | Seg. D+ | Seg. D- | Crew | Cut-off | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivée | 44.4 | 1,834 m | 44.4 | 1,834 m | 1,833 m | — | Sat 04:00 PM |
Data from the official race rules, checked for every edition. The race rules prevail. Positions are interpolated along the GPX track and are a guide, not official course marking.
What you'll find at each aid station
Aid station contents not documented.
Elevation profile
The course and its aid stations
MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail: times, aid-station stops and fuelling needs by UTMB® Index
Between a UTMB® Index of 500 and 800, the estimated finish time on this race runs from 5h39 to 3h49, and the aid-station stop budget from 0h12 to 0h05. The longer the race, the more stops weigh: this is time you should plan to spend standing still, not only running.
Source
Below a UTMB® Index of roughly 340, the overall cut-off of 8h00 is no longer reachable at the estimated pace.
| UTMB® Index | Estimated time | Of which stops | Night hours | Carbs | Fluid | Sodium | Cut-off margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5h39 | 0h12 | — | 339 g | 4 L | 2,827 mg | +2h21 |
| 550 | 5h13 | 0h10 | — | 313 g | 3.6 L | 2,606 mg | +2h47 |
| 600 | 4h52 | 0h08 | — | 292 g | 3.4 L | 2,435 mg | +3h08 |
| 650 | 4h32 | 0h07 | — | 272 g | 3.2 L | 2,267 mg | +3h28 |
| 700 | 4h16 | 0h06 | — | 256 g | 3 L | 2,132 mg | +3h44 |
| 750 | 4h03 | 0h05 | — | 243 g | 2.8 L | 2,023 mg | +3h57 |
| 800 | 3h49 | 0h05 | — | 229 g | 2.7 L | 1,906 mg | +4h11 |
Figures based on 60 g of carbohydrate, 700 mL of fluid and 500 mg of sodium per hour, "average" preparation and mild conditions (15–25 °C). Above 25 °C, count on roughly 900 mL/h and 700 mg/h. Carbohydrate intake is trained: 60 g/h is a floor, 90 g/h assumes a glucose-fructose blend and a gut used to it.
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Sources and method
- Time projection — times by UTMB Index are taken from the actual splits of runners in each level band on previous editions of this race, aid station stops included. No formula is used as long as these results exist.
- Trail nutrition — hourly targets for carbohydrate, fluid and sodium follow the commonly accepted ultra-endurance guidance. La Clinique du Coureur — Fuelling in trail running
- Course, aid stations and cut-offs — taken from the event's official rules, which prevail in case of any discrepancy. Official site — MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail
Weather for MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail
The weather for MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail will appear here as soon as the forecast models reach that date, around five days before the start: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms, section by section and at your passage time.
Detailed weather for MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail, hour by hour on the courseFrequently asked questions
How many checkpoints?
MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail has 1 checkpoint: 1 checkpoint with undocumented contents. Details are in the two tables above.
How do I find the exact location of an aid station?
The Google Maps icon in the “Access” column opens the aid station's location: handy for planning your crew's routes.
What distance and elevation gain?
MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail is 44 km long with 1834 m of elevation gain.
How long to finish?
With a UTMB Index of 600 (average runner), the estimated time is around 4h52 for MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail.
What's the weather forecast?
The weather for MOUNTAINMAN Nikolaus-Trail Pommelsbrunn - XL-Trail will be published on this page around five days before the start, once the forecast models reach the race date. It will be detailed section by section: feels-like temperature, rain, snow, wind and storms.
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