Birkental Runde (Austria)

Bezirk Reutte, Tirol, Österreich

19.0 miles (30.6 km) · 7,382 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Birkental Runde (Austria) is a 19.0-mile loop route in Bezirk Reutte, Tirol, Österreich, gaining 7,403 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.0 miles gaining 3,535 feet at an average 16.3% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	19.0 mi (30.6 km)
Elevation gain	7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Average gain	388 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	6.8 mi, 3,804 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	44%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Birkental Runde (Austria)

How much elevation gain does Birkental Runde (Austria) have?

Birkental Runde (Austria) has 7,382 ft (2,250 m) of elevation gain over 19.0 miles (30.6 km). That averages 388 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Birkental Runde (Austria)?

The difficulty score for Birkental Runde (Austria) is 17 of 100. That is harder than 86.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Birkental Runde (Austria)?

The longest climb on Birkental Runde (Austria) runs 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and gains 3,804 ft (1,160 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 44%.