Kaakkurinkierros

Kouvola, Kymenlaakso, Suomi / Finland

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 1,372 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kaakkurinkierros is a 16.1-mile loop route in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso, Suomi / Finland, gaining 1,289 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 372 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,372 ft (418 m)
Average gain	85 ft per mile (16 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 241 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.9%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Kaakkurinkierros

How much elevation gain does Kaakkurinkierros have?

Kaakkurinkierros has 1,372 ft (418 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 85 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kaakkurinkierros?

The difficulty score for Kaakkurinkierros is 3.6 of 100. That is harder than 34% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kaakkurinkierros?

The longest climb on Kaakkurinkierros runs 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and gains 241 ft (74 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.9%.