11’674 steps
The longest stairway in the world
23nd Niesen-Stairway-Run
12. | 13. June 2026
Registration procedure
- Wed, 14 January (150 days before the race) to Sun, 8 February 2026: Registration for individual race lottery opens (free of charge) – registration link will be posted on this page.
- Mon, 9 February 2026: Drawing of runners
- Tue, 10 February 2026: Information for runners (starting place yes or no)
- Until Wed, 18 February 2026: Final registration of runners – the right to a starting place then expires and additional/new runners will be drawn.
Important: Participants must be fit and trained. In the programmes for the relay and the individual run, the last passing times/time limits are listed. Anyone who cannot meet these will be withdrawn from the race.
Fotos: Rob Lewis Photography
Review video and photos of the Niesen Stair Run 2025
Infos Stairway-Run
Oberland Cup
The Oberland Cup is an exciting combination of 5 different races in the Bernese Oberland – The advantages of participating in the Oberland Cup:
- 15% discount on the entry fee
- Attractive prizes
Those who take part in at least 3 of the 5 runs are automatically considered for the Cup ranking.
Calendar 2026
- Sunday, May 31: Blüemlisalp Run
- Saturday, June 13: Niesen Stairway Run
- Friday (evening), July 3: Evening Run Wengen
- Sunday, July 12: Vogellisi Mountain Run
- Saturday, July 25: Stockhorn Half Marathon
Participant photos
The right souvenir photo for the Niesen-Stairwy-Run is provided. Sportograf is the sports photographer for the personal participant photos. Click on the following link to get to the stairway-run photos (after the run):
Important: The photographers from Sportograf will only be present at the individual run on Saturday.
Information on data protection (click here) (only in German)
“Nachwuchs-Fünfliber”
The Swiss Athletics “Nachwuchs-Fünfliber” helps talented young runners to better integrate their training into their everyday lives and pursue their path towards the international elite.The promotion of young talent is important to us, which is why we are integrating the “Nachwuchs-Fünfliber” into our registration and giving participants in the stair race the opportunity to support young runners.
More information: swiss-running.ch/nachwuchs-fuenfliber
History, rankings (since 2004), and reviews (photos/videos)
Sponsors Niesen-Stairway-Run
We thank all sponsors for their support and cooperation. Without you, this event would not be possible.
ATTENTION: It is forbidden to climb stairs without permission
The staircase along the Niesen railway is a service staircase for maintenance and a rescue staircase for emergencies. The staircase is part of the infrastructure of NIESENBAHN AG and is owned by the railway company.
For safety reasons and to protect the infrastructure, access to the stairs is prohibited at all times (365 days a year, 24 hours a day). In the event of an offence, personal details will be taken and CHF 59 will be collected.
Alternative usage options:
- Stair subscription, CHF 490: Permission to use the stairs (03.00 – 07.00 h), incl. free shower and descent, otherwise valid as season ticket. Registration required before the start at the valley station, ‘free registration’ on arrival at the summit
- Use of the hiking trails
- Hire of the stairs for group events (CHF 49/person, group discount)
- Participation in the annual stairway-run (individual race, relay race)
- Participation in stair training
Pictures: Rob Lewis Photography