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Not before the year of the "pre-worlds" 2008 the start-finish area switched from the Lässerhof to the new built main square in Stattegg. From that moment a honorable place to held the World Championships was found. 4 live cameras broadcast to a huge vidi-wall, which will guarantee fascinating pictures from the finish, the award ceremony and culinary highlights make sure that the audience is part of the event and experience special moments.

Facts
location at the race: km 0,00 bzw. km 104
height above sea level: 419m

According to riders opinions from that point the race will restart while ascending to the schöckl.
For the audience this point is pretty special, because riders will pass trough two times.
Even there a moderation, live cameras and a restaurant will take care of visitors.

Facts
location at the race: km 3,88 bzw. km 66,96
height above sea level: 733m

Right in front of the oldest Austrian Cistercian monestary a FEED ZONE will be located. At this point the course splits up: the men ride to the Plesch, the women take a short cut.

Facts
location at the race: km 23,34 bzw. km 43,10
height above sea level: 453m

Vinzenz Pignitter, alias "Bäckerseppl" is a great supporter of the World Championships. The course will go directly through his open air restaurant, where he frizzles escalopes. Spectators can walk to spectacular downhill passages.

Facts
location at the race: km 49,42
height above sea level: 499m

This location was "built" by the horrible hurricane Paula in January 2008. Nowadays this passage offers a beautiful panorama to Hungary and Slovenia.

Facts
location at the race: km 79,63
height above sea level: 1251m

The Schöckl summit marks the highest point at the race. Therefore spectators have to walk on the Schöckl or take the cablecar. From that location one of the most fascinating downhill passages can be viewed and fine restaurants offer their culinary highlights and play regional music.

Facts
location at the race: km 84,41 / km 84,92
height above sea level: 1.438m / 1.363m