Bran - Poiana Gaura

Șimon, România

13.5 miles (21.7 km) · 2,453 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bran - Poiana Gaura is a 13.5-mile loop route in Șimon, România, gaining 2,453 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 2,442 feet at an average 7.0% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,453 ft (748 m)
Average gain	182 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 2,442 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.4%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	39%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Bran - Poiana Gaura

How much elevation gain does Bran - Poiana Gaura have?

Bran - Poiana Gaura has 2,453 ft (748 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.7 km). That averages 182 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bran - Poiana Gaura?

The difficulty score for Bran - Poiana Gaura is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 56.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bran - Poiana Gaura?

The longest climb on Bran - Poiana Gaura runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 2,442 ft (744 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.4%.