Alpstein 360

Schwende-Rüte, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

28.0 miles (45.1 km) · 9,069 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alpstein 360 is a 28.0-mile loop route in Schwende-Rüte, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 9,087 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.4 miles gaining 5,957 feet at an average 13.1% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	28.0 mi (45.1 km)
Elevation gain	9,069 ft (2,764 m)
Average gain	323 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	8.1 mi, 5,283 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	55.8%
Runnable	37% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Alpstein 360

How much elevation gain does Alpstein 360 have?

Alpstein 360 has 9,069 ft (2,764 m) of elevation gain over 28.0 miles (45.1 km). That averages 323 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alpstein 360?

The difficulty score for Alpstein 360 is 16.2 of 100. That is harder than 85.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 37% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alpstein 360?

The longest climb on Alpstein 360 runs 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and gains 5,283 ft (1,610 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 55.8%.