Eiger Ultra Trail

Grindelwald, Bern/Berne, Switzerland

62.6 miles (100.7 km) · 22,201 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance62.6 mi (100.7 km)
Elevation gain22,201 ft (6,767 m)
Average gain355 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb6.7 mi, 3,284 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade91.2%
Runnable34% of the route
Climbs / descents10 climbs, 9 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score13.7 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat14%
Mild uphill6%
Moderate uphill8%
Steep uphill29%
Mild downhill5%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill30%

Questions about Eiger Ultra Trail

How much elevation gain does Eiger Ultra Trail have?

Eiger Ultra Trail has 22,201 ft (6,767 m) of elevation gain over 62.6 miles (100.7 km). That averages 355 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Eiger Ultra Trail?

The difficulty score for Eiger Ultra Trail is 13.7 of 100. That is harder than 84.4% 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 Eiger Ultra Trail?

The longest climb on Eiger Ultra Trail runs 6.7 miles (10.7 km) and gains 3,284 ft (1,001 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 91.2%.

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