Wörthersee-Swim - Oostenrijk (2024)

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Information about the distances 17 km:

We are pleased that 50% of the starting places have already been taken for this distance. We as organizers are very pleased about the great interest in conquering Lake Wörthersee!

Distance information 17k.

Procedure: Registration for the event begins at 10:00 a.m. and the briefing begins at 1:00 p.m. on September 6, 2024 at the Klagenfurt lido. On September 7th, 2024 we will meet at 7 a.m. at the Klagenfurt lido, where one last registration is possible, and will be taken by bus to the start in Velden at 7:15 a.m. At 8 a.m. the participants start opposite one of the most beautiful buildings in Wörthersee architecture. Velden Castle Hotel.

The participants swim on the south bank of the lake and are accompanied by boats, the number of support boats at the Woerthersee Swim in 2024 will be increased and all boats have emergency provisions for the participants. 6.5 km after the start - near Dellach - there is a first regular refreshment station on the water with two boats that offer iso drinks as well as sports bars and gel. The swimmers continue swimming along the south bank of the lake to the church in Maria Wörth, a landmark of Lake Wörth, from where they switch to the north bank of the lake.

There the second refreshment station is waiting for the swimmers (again two boats). We continue along the north bank to Parkbad Krumpendorf, where the third and last refreshment station is located (after 14 km).

The last three kilometers are marked with several regatta buoys and all participants are welcomed at the finish line at the Klagenfurt lido.

Lake Wörthersee is a wonderful place for open water swimmers! The water is turquoise blue and has drinking water quality!

For six years we have almost always had good weather at the event with water temperatures between 22-24°C, even though the lake is up to 88m deep.

It is not easy.......

17 km Wörthersee swimming is a difficult distance for all swimmers! You have to fight for every meter yourself, there are no currents to make progress easier. The wind also changes direction several times a day. Good orientation is an essential aspect that makes distance swimming easier! The water is very soft, since it is fresh water it is very important for swimmers to have a good position in the water!

We offer two rating categories here: with and without a wetsuit, plus three age categories: 16 – 30 Sport / 31 – 50 Elite / 51+ Masters.