Älpetlispitz

Prättigau/Davos, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

13.5 miles (21.7 km) · 5,057 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Älpetlispitz is a 13.5-mile loop route in Prättigau/Davos, Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 5,052 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.7 miles gaining 3,874 feet at an average 23.0% grade. Only 31% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.5 mi (21.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,057 ft (1,541 m)
Average gain	375 ft per mile (71 m per km)
Longest climb	7.5 mi, 4,653 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.1%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	31%

Questions about Älpetlispitz

How much elevation gain does Älpetlispitz have?

Älpetlispitz has 5,057 ft (1,541 m) of elevation gain over 13.5 miles (21.7 km). That averages 375 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Älpetlispitz?

The difficulty score for Älpetlispitz is 17.5 of 100. That is harder than 87.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Älpetlispitz?

The longest climb on Älpetlispitz runs 7.5 miles (12.0 km) and gains 4,653 ft (1,418 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.1%.