Lochnagar & Loch Muick

Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

11.7 miles (18.9 km) · 2,875 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,875 ft (876 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 2,184 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.3%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Lochnagar & Loch Muick

How much elevation gain does Lochnagar & Loch Muick have?

Lochnagar & Loch Muick has 2,875 ft (876 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.9 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lochnagar & Loch Muick?

The difficulty score for Lochnagar & Loch Muick is 10.9 of 100. That is harder than 77.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Lochnagar & Loch Muick?

The longest climb on Lochnagar & Loch Muick runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 2,184 ft (666 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.3%.