Cerna Sat - Motru Sec

Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei, România

17.5 miles (28.1 km) · 2,626 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerna Sat - Motru Sec is a 17.5-mile loop route in Parcul Național Domogled - Valea Cernei, România, gaining 2,626 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 872 feet at an average 13.0% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	17.5 mi (28.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,626 ft (800 m)
Average gain	150 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 446 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.5%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	52%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Cerna Sat - Motru Sec

How much elevation gain does Cerna Sat - Motru Sec have?

Cerna Sat - Motru Sec has 2,626 ft (800 m) of elevation gain over 17.5 miles (28.1 km). That averages 150 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerna Sat - Motru Sec?

The difficulty score for Cerna Sat - Motru Sec is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cerna Sat - Motru Sec?

The longest climb on Cerna Sat - Motru Sec runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 446 ft (136 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.5%.