Course description
The classic on Lake Zurich in Rapperswil-Jona. The swim is in the crystal-clear Obersee, followed by a hilly two-loop bike course featuring the infamous 'Witches Hill'. The run winds through the medieval old town and up the 'Stairway to Heaven', the steps that climb to the castle.
Coach tip
Practise running stairs for the 'Stairway to Heaven' — the steps come on both run laps. 'Witches Hill' is short but viciously steep (around 100 metres of climbing): push up it under control and recover on the descents. On the flat sections, hold your pace steadily and save watts.