11’674 steps
The longest stairway in the world
22nd Niesen-Stairway-Run 13 | 14 June 2025
No more registration possible.
All starting places for the individual and relay races have been allocated (11.3.25).
Timeline
- Monday, 11 November 2024: Registration for the Oberland Cup (oberlandcup.ch) Niesen-Stairway-Run contingent from 100 starting places
- Wednesday, 15 January 2025: Start registration relay race + lottery registration individual run (free of charge)
- Until Sunday, 9 February: registration for the lottery for the individual run possible
- Monday, 10 February 2025: Drawing and notification of the drawn runners (individual run). The drawn runners can register until Wednesday, 19 February. In the event of non-registration, the right to register will lapse and the starting place will be reallocated.
Important: Participants must be fit and trained. The final passage times/time limits are listed in the programmes for the relay and individual races. Anyone who is unable to meet these times will be removed from the race.
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 2025
- 25 Mai: Blüemlisalp-Run
- 14 June: Niesen-Stairway-Run
- 28 June: Mountainrun Grindelwald
- 04 July: Wengen Evening Run
- 13 July: Vogellisi Mountain Run
Photos
Participant photos
The right souvenir photo for the Niesen-Stairwy-Run is provided. Sportograf is the sports photographer for the personal participant photos. Click here for the stair run photos (after the run): sportograf.com/en/event/11780
Important: The photographers from Sportograf will only be present at the individual run on Saturday.
Information on data protection (click here) (only in German)
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 Anyone who cannot meet these will be withdrawn from the race.
“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
Past Niesen-Stairway-Runs
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