Hochkönig Loop

Salzburg, Österreich

25.9 miles (41.6 km) · 8,368 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	25.9 mi (41.6 km)
Elevation gain	8,368 ft (2,551 m)
Average gain	324 ft per mile (61 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 4,644 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.6%
Runnable	38% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	17.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	27%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Hochkönig Loop

How much elevation gain does Hochkönig Loop have?

Hochkönig Loop has 8,368 ft (2,551 m) of elevation gain over 25.9 miles (41.6 km). That averages 324 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hochkönig Loop?

The difficulty score for Hochkönig Loop is 17.8 of 100. That is harder than 90.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hochkönig Loop?

The longest climb on Hochkönig Loop runs 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and gains 4,644 ft (1,416 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.6%.