Kirchbachkreuz (Italy)

Bolzano - Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 7,738 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kirchbachkreuz (Italy) is a 8.6-mile loop route in Bolzano - Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia, gaining 7,726 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 7,798 feet at an average 34.0% grade. Only 1% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain7,738 ft (2,359 m)
Average gain900 ft per mile (170 m per km)
Longest climb4.3 mi, 7,732 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade67.2%
Runnable1% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score22.8 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Moderate uphill1%
Steep uphill49%
Moderate downhill1%
Steep downhill49%

Questions about Kirchbachkreuz (Italy)

How much elevation gain does Kirchbachkreuz (Italy) have?

Kirchbachkreuz (Italy) has 7,738 ft (2,359 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 900 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kirchbachkreuz (Italy)?

The difficulty score for Kirchbachkreuz (Italy) is 22.8 of 100. That is harder than 93.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 1% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kirchbachkreuz (Italy)?

The longest climb on Kirchbachkreuz (Italy) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 7,732 ft (2,357 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 67.2%.

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