Mount Karisimbi

Musanze, Majyaruguru, Rwanda

12.5 miles (20.2 km) · 6,417 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mount Karisimbi is a 12.5-mile loop route in Musanze, Majyaruguru, Rwanda, gaining 6,417 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 6.3 miles gaining 6,417 feet at an average 19.4% grade. Only 23% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.2 km)
Elevation gain	6,417 ft (1,956 m)
Average gain	511 ft per mile (97 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 6,417 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	387.3%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	25 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Mount Karisimbi

How much elevation gain does Mount Karisimbi have?

Mount Karisimbi has 6,417 ft (1,956 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.2 km). That averages 511 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mount Karisimbi?

The difficulty score for Mount Karisimbi is 25 of 100. That is harder than 94.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mount Karisimbi?

The longest climb on Mount Karisimbi runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 6,417 ft (1,956 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 387.3%.