Topotrail

No. You have 6 hours in total. Within that time, you decide how much effort you put in. Running, walking, taking a short break or enjoying the view from a bench ...

Friendly, respectful and connecting. You share the experience with like-minded people who love nature, challenge and being outdoors together. Whether you come to win, to learn or simply to enjoy: everyone belongs.

No. Competing is optional. Many participants join for the adventure, nature and the good company. There is no pressure, no mass start and no required pace. You choose how intense you want it to be.

Absolutely. Runners and walkers are both welcome: every race has a version for runners and a version for walkers. It's all about navigation, making choices and enjoying the surroundings – not just about speed.

All levels. You decide how technical, athletic or relaxed you make it. Some participants focus on performance and strategy, others on the experience, nature and fun. There is no "right" way to take part.

A navigation race combines running or walking with map reading and orienteering in nature. You don't follow a fixed course; instead, you choose your own route with a map (and sometimes a compass) to find checkpoints. That makes every race unique and adventurous.

At registration, we accept teams of 1 or 2 members. A team of 3 or more is possible on request, but it will be excluded from the final ranking. This keeps the ranking fair for everyone (a larger team has more navigation advantages), while not taking away the fun of taking part. Send us a message if you would like this.

Young people under 18 can take part if they are in a team with at least 1 responsible adult. Keep in mind that a 6-hour effort can be tough for young people.

As long as your dog doesn't have a nose for finding checkpoints, your four-legged friend is more than welcome to run along.

Yes, everyone can take part: solo or with friends, colleagues or family, including mixed levels. Navigating together makes it extra fun and accessible. Do keep in mind the rules on the number of team members and on age.

Mainly good shoes, suitable clothing and an open mind. Maps and race information are provided. We recommend bringing a compass: for certain specific tasks you need it to determine a direction. Some time before the event, you'll also receive the briefing, which explains everything again in detail.

No, we don't offer overnight accommodation at the Topotrail.

The checkpoints are always along accessible paths, and each checkpoint comes with a short description (e.g. "confluence of a stream" or "small bridge").

We recommend it. The Topotrail has specific tasks where you need to be able to determine a direction, on the map or in the field. For many other tasks you don't need a compass. It's enough if 1 person in your team can use a compass.

No, our races are essentially all about navigating without digital aids. GPS devices are not allowed. You may wear a smartwatch, provided it stays in 'Adventure mode' for the entire race. Your phone is only for taking nice photos, calling the emergency services in an emergency or contacting the organisation if there's a problem.

That's part of it. Navigation is "learning by doing". You can make mistakes, take detours and adjust. It's not about perfection, but about experience, insight and fun.

No. Our races are accessible to beginners and challenging for experienced participants. You always get a clear map, an explanation beforehand and the freedom to go at your own pace. Many participants do their very first navigation race with DE24.

All registrations go through the Njuko registration platform. When registering, you select the race and your team set-up (solo/duo), and you can pay securely online straight away. Easy! Njuko is a recognised and reliable platform in the running world.