Lugnaquilla

County Wicklow, Éire / Ireland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 2,443 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Lugnaquilla is a 8.4-mile loop route in County Wicklow, Éire / Ireland, gaining 2,444 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 2,436 feet at an average 10.8% grade. About 44% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	2,443 ft (745 m)
Average gain	291 ft per mile (55 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,396 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.1%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Lugnaquilla

How much elevation gain does Lugnaquilla have?

Lugnaquilla has 2,443 ft (745 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 291 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Lugnaquilla?

The difficulty score for Lugnaquilla is 12.4 of 100. That is harder than 77.3% 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 Lugnaquilla?

The longest climb on Lugnaquilla runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,396 ft (730 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.1%.