Bir Parikrama (India)

Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh, India

18.7 miles (30.2 km) · 6,887 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bir Parikrama (India) is a 18.7-mile loop route in Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 6,930 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 4,969 feet at an average 20.4% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	18.7 mi (30.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,887 ft (2,099 m)
Average gain	368 ft per mile (70 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 4,908 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.7%
Runnable	43% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	16.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	27%

Questions about Bir Parikrama (India)

How much elevation gain does Bir Parikrama (India) have?

Bir Parikrama (India) has 6,887 ft (2,099 m) of elevation gain over 18.7 miles (30.2 km). That averages 368 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bir Parikrama (India)?

The difficulty score for Bir Parikrama (India) is 16.3 of 100. That is harder than 85.7% 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 Bir Parikrama (India)?

The longest climb on Bir Parikrama (India) runs 4.6 miles (7.3 km) and gains 4,908 ft (1,496 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.7%.