Sonnwendstein (Austria)

Bezirk Neunkirchen, Niederösterreich, Österreich

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 4,642 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sonnwendstein (Austria) is a 11.8-mile loop route in Bezirk Neunkirchen, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 4,649 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 1,751 feet at an average 21.4% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	4,642 ft (1,415 m)
Average gain	393 ft per mile (74 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 1,522 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	39.8%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	15.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Sonnwendstein (Austria)

How much elevation gain does Sonnwendstein (Austria) have?

Sonnwendstein (Austria) has 4,642 ft (1,415 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 393 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sonnwendstein (Austria)?

The difficulty score for Sonnwendstein (Austria) is 15.9 of 100. That is harder than 85% 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 Sonnwendstein (Austria)?

The longest climb on Sonnwendstein (Austria) runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 1,522 ft (464 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.8%.