Flat grade share
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 47.7% Favoured
Davos X-Trails Marathon vs Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofDavos X-Trails Marathon or Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken — which comes out ahead?
Davos X-Trails Marathon has the stronger available profile on course flatness and conditions.
Route comparison snapshot
Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 11.7% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 24.5%
- lower ascent
- 1,513 m
- climbing density
- 35.2 m/km
- net elevation
- 0 m
- maximum grade
- 37.7%
Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 30.0%
- flat grade share
- 47.7% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 1,960 m
- climbing density
- 46.5 m/km
- net elevation
- 1,761 m
- maximum grade
- 35.4%
| Metric | Davos X-Trails Marathon | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 24.5% | 47.7% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 11.7% ✓ | 30.0% |
| Uphill share | 39.6% | 45.6% |
| Steep-up share | 20.0% | 28.5% |
| Downhill share | 35.9% | 6.7% |
| Total ascent (m) | 1,513 m | 1,960 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 35.2 m/km | 46.5 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 4,100 m | 2,270 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 595 m | 379 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 14.5% | 16.7% |
| Total descent (m) | 1,513 m | 200 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 0 m | 1,761 m |
| Max absolute grade | 37.7% | 35.4% |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,537 m | 566 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,537 m | 2,327 m |
| Scenic score | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 11.7% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,513 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
Climbing density (m/km)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 35.2 m/km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 4,100 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,270 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,513 m
Net elevation (m)
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,537 m
Finish elevation (m)
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,537 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 2,327 m
Scenic score
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 100/100
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 100/100
Conditions
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 77/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Davos X-Trails Marathon | Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Davos, Switzerland | Interlaken, Switzerland |
| Actual distance | 42.9 km | 42.2 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Course type | Unavailable | Point To Point |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed: flat asphalt roads through the valley for the first ~10 km, then mountain roads and alpine nature/gravel paths on the climb to Eigergletscher |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Road, Trail |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Lakeside | Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness | Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness |
| Technicality | Unavailable | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 1,513 m | 1,960 m |
| Climbing density | 35.2 m/km | 46.5 m/km |
| Total descent | 1,513 m | 200 m |
| Net elevation | 0 m | 1,761 m |
| Max absolute grade | 37.7% | 35.4% |
| Flat grade share | 24.5% | 47.7% |
| GAP factor | 11.7% | 30.0% |
| Cutoff | 11:30:00 | 5:50:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-24 (legacy event-level date).
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-05 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Davos, Switzerland
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Interlaken, Switzerland
Actual distance
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 42.9 km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 42.2 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Held
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Held
Course type
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Point To Point
Surface
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mixed: flat asphalt roads through the valley for the first ~10 km, then mountain roads and alpine nature/gravel paths on the climb to Eigergletscher
Elevation character
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Mountainous
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Trail
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Road, Trail
Scenery
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, Forest, Historic, Lakeside
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Mountain, Forest, Lakeside, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Destination, Scenic Tour, Wilderness
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Scenic Tour, Destination, Wilderness
Technicality
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Unavailable
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Moderate
Total ascent
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,513 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,960 m
Climbing density
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 35.2 m/km
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 46.5 m/km
Total descent
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 1,513 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 200 m
Net elevation
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 0 m
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 1,761 m
Max absolute grade
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 37.7%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 35.4%
Flat grade share
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 24.5%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 47.7%
GAP factor
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 11.7%
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 30.0%
Cutoff
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- 11:30:00
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- 5:50:00
Entry model
- Davos X-Trails Marathon
- Open
- Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, Davos X-Trails Marathon or Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken?
Davos X-Trails Marathon has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.