Hirvijärven kierros

Pälkäne, Pirkanmaa, Suomi / Finland

12.8 miles (20.5 km) · 917 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirvijärven kierros is a 12.8-mile loop route in Pälkäne, Pirkanmaa, Suomi / Finland, gaining 917 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 355 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Approximately 87% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	917 ft (279 m)
Average gain	72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	5.8 mi, 98 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	87% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Hirvijärven kierros

How much elevation gain does Hirvijärven kierros have?

Hirvijärven kierros has 917 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.5 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirvijärven kierros?

The difficulty score for Hirvijärven kierros is 3.8 of 100. That is harder than 35.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 87% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirvijärven kierros?

The longest climb on Hirvijärven kierros runs 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and gains 98 ft (30 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.