Hochschwabtrail (Austria)

Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Steiermark, Österreich

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 5,521 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hochschwabtrail (Austria) is a 13.1-mile loop route in Bezirk Bruck-Mürzzuschlag, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 5,507 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 3,458 feet at an average 17.2% grade. Only 23% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,521 ft (1,683 m)
Average gain	420 ft per mile (80 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 4,557 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.9%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Hochschwabtrail (Austria)

How much elevation gain does Hochschwabtrail (Austria) have?

Hochschwabtrail (Austria) has 5,521 ft (1,683 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 420 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hochschwabtrail (Austria)?

The difficulty score for Hochschwabtrail (Austria) is 18.3 of 100. That is harder than 88.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hochschwabtrail (Austria)?

The longest climb on Hochschwabtrail (Austria) runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 4,557 ft (1,389 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.9%.