Mt Ossa

Tasmania, Australia

24.4 miles (39.2 km) · 4,762 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt Ossa is a 24.4-mile loop route in Tasmania, Australia, gaining 4,783 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 807 feet at an average 9.6% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	24.4 mi (39.2 km)
Elevation gain	4,762 ft (1,452 m)
Average gain	195 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	11.4 mi, 2,874 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	54.7%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Mt Ossa

How much elevation gain does Mt Ossa have?

Mt Ossa has 4,762 ft (1,452 m) of elevation gain over 24.4 miles (39.2 km). That averages 195 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Ossa?

The difficulty score for Mt Ossa is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% 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 Ossa?

The longest climb on Mt Ossa runs 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and gains 2,874 ft (876 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 54.7%.