Altels Skyrun

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

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 8,359 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Altels Skyrun is a 16.5-mile loop route in Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental, Bern/Berne, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 8,359 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 2,541 feet at an average 25.4% grade. About 43% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	8,359 ft (2,548 m)
Average gain	508 ft per mile (96 m per km)
Longest climb	8.3 mi, 8,045 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	62.5%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 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 8,359 ft (2,548 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 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% 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 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and gains 8,045 ft (2,452 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 62.5%.