Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland)

Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte, Italia

12.7 miles (20.4 km) · 5,677 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland) is a 12.7-mile loop route in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte, Italia, gaining 5,677 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.4 miles gaining 5,326 feet at an average 14.8% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.4 km)
Elevation gain	5,677 ft (1,730 m)
Average gain	447 ft per mile (85 m per km)
Longest climb	5.9 mi, 5,011 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	57.4%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	21.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	12%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland)

How much elevation gain does Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland) have?

Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland) has 5,677 ft (1,730 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.4 km). That averages 447 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland)?

The difficulty score for Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland) is 21.8 of 100. That is harder than 92.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland)?

The longest climb on Morasco - Blinnenhorn - Morasco (Switzerland) runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 5,011 ft (1,528 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 57.4%.