Ekleden

Borås kommun, Sverige

12.9 miles (20.8 km) · 1,195 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ekleden is a 12.9-mile loop route in Borås kommun, Sverige, gaining 1,195 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 388 feet at an average 2.9% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,195 ft (364 m)
Average gain	92 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 202 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.7%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Ekleden

How much elevation gain does Ekleden have?

Ekleden has 1,195 ft (364 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.8 km). That averages 92 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ekleden?

The difficulty score for Ekleden is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 35.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ekleden?

The longest climb on Ekleden runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 202 ft (62 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.7%.