Kirchsteig

Sterzing - Vipiteno, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italia

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 2,593 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,593 ft (790 m)
Average gain	297 ft per mile (56 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 2,551 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.3%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	14.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Kirchsteig

How much elevation gain does Kirchsteig have?

Kirchsteig has 2,593 ft (790 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 297 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kirchsteig?

The difficulty score for Kirchsteig is 14.5 of 100. That is harder than 85.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kirchsteig?

The longest climb on Kirchsteig runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 2,551 ft (778 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.3%.