Gurkgraben

Albeck, Kärnten, Österreich

8.0 miles (12.9 km) · 1,389 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gurkgraben is a 8.0-mile loop route in Albeck, Kärnten, Österreich, gaining 1,389 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 1,091 feet at an average 4.2% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.0 mi (12.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,389 ft (423 m)
Average gain	173 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 845 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.1%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Gurkgraben

How much elevation gain does Gurkgraben have?

Gurkgraben has 1,389 ft (423 m) of elevation gain over 8.0 miles (12.9 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gurkgraben?

The difficulty score for Gurkgraben is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 72.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gurkgraben?

The longest climb on Gurkgraben runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 845 ft (258 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.1%.