Hochfeiler

Bolzano - Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia

10.9 miles (17.6 km) · 5,992 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hochfeiler is a 10.9-mile loop route in Bolzano - Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia, gaining 5,998 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 5,928 feet at an average 20.2% grade. Only 12% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,992 ft (1,827 m)
Average gain	549 ft per mile (104 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 5,853 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.5%
Runnable	12% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	45%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Hochfeiler

How much elevation gain does Hochfeiler have?

Hochfeiler has 5,992 ft (1,827 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.6 km). That averages 549 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hochfeiler?

The difficulty score for Hochfeiler is 22.5 of 100. That is harder than 93.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 12% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hochfeiler?

The longest climb on Hochfeiler runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 5,853 ft (1,784 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.5%.