Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș

Cheia, România

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 6,190 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș is a 20.4-mile loop route in Cheia, România, gaining 6,190 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,374 feet at an average 16.9% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,190 ft (1,887 m)
Average gain	304 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 3,111 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.7%
Runnable	34% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	33%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș

How much elevation gain does Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș have?

Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș has 6,190 ft (1,887 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 304 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș?

The difficulty score for Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș is 16.1 of 100. That is harder than 85.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 34% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș?

The longest climb on Cheia - Vf. Gropșoarele - Cabana Vf. Ciucaș runs 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and gains 3,111 ft (948 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.7%.