Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu

Hovden landskapsvernområde, Norge

16.5 miles (26.5 km) · 2,586 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu is a 16.5-mile loop route in Hovden landskapsvernområde, Norge, gaining 2,586 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 8.0 miles gaining 1,571 feet at an average 7.4% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.5 mi (26.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,586 ft (788 m)
Average gain	157 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	8.0 mi, 1,555 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	49%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu

How much elevation gain does Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu have?

Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu has 2,586 ft (788 m) of elevation gain over 16.5 miles (26.5 km). That averages 157 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu?

The difficulty score for Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 53.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu?

The longest climb on Bjåen-Tjørnbrotbu runs 8.0 miles (12.8 km) and gains 1,555 ft (474 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.