Jungfrau Marathon

Zweilütschinen, Bern/Berne, Switzerland

26.3 miles (42.3 km) · 6,427 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.3 km)
Elevation gain	6,427 ft (1,959 m)
Average gain	244 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	26.3 mi, 5,785 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.7%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	15.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Jungfrau Marathon

How much elevation gain does Jungfrau Marathon have?

Jungfrau Marathon has 6,427 ft (1,959 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.3 km). That averages 244 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Jungfrau Marathon?

The difficulty score for Jungfrau Marathon is 15.2 of 100. That is harder than 83.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Jungfrau Marathon?

The longest climb on Jungfrau Marathon runs 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and gains 5,785 ft (1,763 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.7%.