Altels Skyrun

Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Bern/Berne, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 8,355 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	8,355 ft (2,547 m)
Average gain	508 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,507 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	62.5%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	28%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Altels Skyrun

How much elevation gain does Altels Skyrun have?

Altels Skyrun has 8,355 ft (2,547 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 508 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Altels Skyrun?

The difficulty score for Altels Skyrun is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 82.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 43% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Altels Skyrun?

The longest climb on Altels Skyrun runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 2,507 ft (764 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62.5%.