Sausaler Rundwanderweg

Demmerkogel-Südhänge, Wellinggraben mit Sulm-, Saggau- und Laßnitzabschnitten und Pößnitzbach, Steiermark, Österreich

11.8 miles (18.9 km) · 2,910 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sausaler Rundwanderweg is a 11.8-mile loop route in Demmerkogel-Südhänge, Wellinggraben mit Sulm-, Saggau- und Laßnitzabschnitten und Pößnitzbach, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 2,910 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 1,265 feet at an average 9.8% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (18.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,910 ft (887 m)
Average gain	247 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 1,205 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.8%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Sausaler Rundwanderweg

How much elevation gain does Sausaler Rundwanderweg have?

Sausaler Rundwanderweg has 2,910 ft (887 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (18.9 km). That averages 247 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sausaler Rundwanderweg?

The difficulty score for Sausaler Rundwanderweg is 12 of 100. That is harder than 76.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sausaler Rundwanderweg?

The longest climb on Sausaler Rundwanderweg runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 1,205 ft (367 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.8%.