Mt Olympus (Greece)

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Πιερίας, Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς

26.0 miles (41.8 km) · 8,073 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Olympus (Greece) is a 26.0-mile loop route in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Πιερίας, Περιφέρεια Κεντρικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς, gaining 10,327 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.9 miles gaining 6,725 feet at an average 15.9% grade. Only 37% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	26.0 mi (41.8 km)
Elevation gain	8,073 ft (2,461 m)
Average gain	311 ft per mile (59 m per km)
Longest climb	9.0 mi, 5,707 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	71.2%
Runnable	42% of the route
Climbs / descents	5 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	26%

Questions about Mt Olympus (Greece)

How much elevation gain does Mt Olympus (Greece) have?

Mt Olympus (Greece) has 8,073 ft (2,461 m) of elevation gain over 26.0 miles (41.8 km). That averages 311 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Olympus (Greece)?

The difficulty score for Mt Olympus (Greece) is 15.3 of 100. That is harder than 83.9% 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 Mt Olympus (Greece)?

The longest climb on Mt Olympus (Greece) runs 9.0 miles (14.5 km) and gains 5,707 ft (1,739 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 71.2%.