Pühajärve matkarada

Otepää vald, Eesti

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 831 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pühajärve matkarada is a 8.3-mile loop route in Otepää vald, Eesti, gaining 831 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 273 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	831 ft (253 m)
Average gain	100 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 211 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Pühajärve matkarada

How much elevation gain does Pühajärve matkarada have?

Pühajärve matkarada has 831 ft (253 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pühajärve matkarada?

The difficulty score for Pühajärve matkarada is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pühajärve matkarada?

The longest climb on Pühajärve matkarada runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 211 ft (64 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.