Grindelwald, Bern/Berne, Switzerland
62.6 miles (100.7 km) · 22,232 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race
Eiger Ultra Trail is a 62.6-mile loop race in Grindelwald, Bern/Berne, Switzerland, gaining 22,232 feet of elevation. The race follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 19 distinct sections including 10 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.8 miles gaining 4,121 feet at an average 19.4% grade. Only 34% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The race both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 62.6 mi (100.7 km) |
| Elevation gain | 22,232 ft (6,776 m) |
| Average gain | 355 ft per mile (67 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 10.4 mi, 3,589 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 91.2% |
| Runnable | 34% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 10 climbs, 9 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 18.7 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 14% |
| Mild uphill | 6% |
| Moderate uphill | 8% |
| Steep uphill | 29% |
| Mild downhill | 5% |
| Moderate downhill | 8% |
| Steep downhill | 30% |
Eiger Ultra Trail has 22,232 ft (6,776 m) of elevation gain over 62.6 miles (100.7 km). That averages 355 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Eiger Ultra Trail is 18.7 of 100. That is harder than 89.2% 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.
The longest climb on Eiger Ultra Trail runs 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and gains 3,589 ft (1,094 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 91.2%.
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