Jälmåleden (Sweden)

Västra Götalands län, Sverige

21.5 miles (34.6 km) · 640 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Jälmåleden (Sweden) is a 21.5-mile loop route in Västra Götalands län, Sverige, gaining 602 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 205 feet at an average 0.9% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.5 mi (34.6 km)
Elevation gain	640 ft (195 m)
Average gain	30 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	1.4 mi, 115 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	6.5%
Runnable	99% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	1.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	1%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Jälmåleden (Sweden)

How much elevation gain does Jälmåleden (Sweden) have?

Jälmåleden (Sweden) has 640 ft (195 m) of elevation gain over 21.5 miles (34.6 km). That averages 30 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jälmåleden (Sweden)?

The difficulty score for Jälmåleden (Sweden) is 1.4 of 100. That is harder than 18% of routes at a similar distance. About 99% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jälmåleden (Sweden)?

The longest climb on Jälmåleden (Sweden) runs 1.4 miles (2.3 km) and gains 115 ft (35 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 6.5%.