Nordalpenweg 01A

Gosau, Oberösterreich, Österreich

26.2 miles (42.2 km) · 12,445 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Nordalpenweg 01A route traverses 26.2 miles through Gosau, Oberösterreich, Österreich. Elevation gain totals 12,445 feet, with 8,472 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 7.8 miles and gains 2,657 feet. Vertical rate measures 475 feet of gain per mile. About 25% of the distance is runnable terrain. Terrain is predominantly trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 90.2th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. The route draws trail runners and hikers interested in technical terrain in Oberösterreich.

Route facts

Distance	26.2 mi (42.2 km)
Elevation gain	12,445 ft (3,793 m)
Average gain	474 ft per mile (90 m per km)
Longest climb	9.6 mi, 2,628 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	71.6%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Nordalpenweg 01A

How much elevation gain does Nordalpenweg 01A have?

Nordalpenweg 01A has 12,445 ft (3,793 m) of elevation gain over 26.2 miles (42.2 km). That averages 474 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Nordalpenweg 01A?

The difficulty score for Nordalpenweg 01A is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Nordalpenweg 01A?

The longest climb on Nordalpenweg 01A runs 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and gains 2,628 ft (801 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 71.6%.