Alam Kuh

شهرستان کلاردشت, استان مازندران, ایران

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 4,855 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alam Kuh is a 9.3-mile loop route in شهرستان کلاردشت, استان مازندران, ایران, gaining 4,905 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 775 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 3,881 feet at an average 19.2% grade. Only 16% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,855 ft (1,480 m)
Average gain	522 ft per mile (99 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 4,122 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	184.9%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	24.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Alam Kuh

How much elevation gain does Alam Kuh have?

Alam Kuh has 4,855 ft (1,480 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 522 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alam Kuh?

The difficulty score for Alam Kuh is 24.2 of 100. That is harder than 94.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alam Kuh?

The longest climb on Alam Kuh runs 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and gains 4,122 ft (1,256 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 184.9%.