Alpen Open Water Cup set
The Alpen Open Water Cup 2026 will run May–September across alpine lakes in Bavaria and Austria, offering distances for swimmers of all levels. (swim.de) The series is positioned as an accessible alpine racing circuit with events that last through the summer season. (swim.de)
Organizers list nine scored events for the 2026 series with calendar entries such as Simssee on 17 May, Waginger See on 13 June, Tegernsee on 27 June and Achensee on 5 July. (my.raceresult.com) The Achensee race is billed as the series’ “Königsdisziplin” at a full 9.0 km crossing from Strandbad Achenkirch to the SEE‑Bad at the Atoll, with shorter 5 km, 2.5 km and youth 500/250 m options on the same day. (achensee.com) Cup scoring awards both participation points and placement points, counts up to five races toward the overall standings, and ranks competitors across Junior and four Masters age classes. (swim.de) A new All‑Event Ticket is being offered for 2026, limited to 70 spots, and includes a fixed start number, two printed swim caps, an exclusive event shirt, a water bottle and a mug as part of the package. (trumer-triathlon.at) Ticket pricing tiers were published in advance: an early‑bird All‑Event rate of €400 (until 15 Sept 2025), a second window at €430, and later bookings up to €450, with bookings required by 31 Dec 2025 for the package. (trumer-triathlon.at) The 2026 lineup also features a Vollmondschwimmen (Full Moon swim) on 1 August at Chiemsee and the Hechtsee X‑Treme on 15 August, and individual event websites already show open registration for those dates. (my.raceresult.com)
