Lochnagar & Loch Muick

Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

14.9 miles (24.0 km) · 3,990 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lochnagar & Loch Muick is a 14.9-mile loop route in Cairngorms National Park, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom, gaining 3,990 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 2,296 feet at an average 10.1% grade. About 42% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	14.9 mi (24.0 km)
Elevation gain	3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Average gain	267 ft per mile (51 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 2,467 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.3%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Lochnagar & Loch Muick

How much elevation gain does Lochnagar & Loch Muick have?

Lochnagar & Loch Muick has 3,990 ft (1,216 m) of elevation gain over 14.9 miles (24.0 km). That averages 267 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lochnagar & Loch Muick?

The difficulty score for Lochnagar & Loch Muick is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 42% 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 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 2,467 ft (752 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.3%.