Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland)

Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

26.8 miles (43.1 km) · 3,095 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland) is a 26.8-mile loop route in Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 3,095 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.1 miles gaining 1,135 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.8 mi (43.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,095 ft (943 m)
Average gain	116 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 966 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	49%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland)

How much elevation gain does Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland) have?

Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland) has 3,095 ft (943 m) of elevation gain over 26.8 miles (43.1 km). That averages 116 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland)?

The difficulty score for Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland) is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 54% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland)?

The longest climb on Green Marathon Zurich (Switzerland) runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 966 ft (294 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.