Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys)

St. Georgen an der Leys, Niederösterreich, Österreich

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 1,740 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys) is a 8.4-mile loop route in St. Georgen an der Leys, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 1,740 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 1,323 feet at an average 7.7% grade. About 52% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,740 ft (530 m)
Average gain	208 ft per mile (39 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 1,317 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.8%
Runnable	52% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys)

How much elevation gain does Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys) have?

Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys) has 1,740 ft (530 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 208 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys)?

The difficulty score for Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys) is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 52% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys)?

The longest climb on Melkursprung (St. Georgen an der Leys) runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 1,317 ft (401 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.8%.