Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria)

Bezirk Innsbruck-Land, Tirol, Österreich

17.4 miles (28.0 km) · 6,957 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria) is a 17.4-mile loop route in Bezirk Innsbruck-Land, Tirol, Österreich, gaining 6,923 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 3,071 feet at an average 6.9% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	17.4 mi (28.0 km)
Elevation gain	6,957 ft (2,121 m)
Average gain	401 ft per mile (76 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 3,648 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.4%
Runnable	31% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	18 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	28%

Questions about Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria)

How much elevation gain does Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria) have?

Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria) has 6,957 ft (2,121 m) of elevation gain over 17.4 miles (28.0 km). That averages 401 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria)?

The difficulty score for Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria) is 18 of 100. That is harder than 88.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 31% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria)?

The longest climb on Knappensteig Vomper Loch (Austria) runs 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and gains 3,648 ft (1,112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.4%.