Călimani - Gurghiu, România
22.0 miles (35.4 km) · 4,767 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Sovata (Tivoli) - Creasta Cireșul - Vf. Saca Mare - Valea Isopul is a 22.0-mile loop route in Călimani - Gurghiu, România, gaining 4,767 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 6.6 miles gaining 2,673 feet at an average 8.3% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 22.0 mi (35.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 4,767 ft (1,453 m) |
| Average gain | 217 ft per mile (41 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 7.9 mi, 2,653 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 31.3% |
| Runnable | 60% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 12.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 20% |
| Mild uphill | 10% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 18% |
| Mild downhill | 15% |
| Moderate downhill | 15% |
| Steep downhill | 15% |
Sovata (Tivoli) - Creasta Cireșul - Vf. Saca Mare - Valea Isopul has 4,767 ft (1,453 m) of elevation gain over 22.0 miles (35.4 km). That averages 217 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Sovata (Tivoli) - Creasta Cireșul - Vf. Saca Mare - Valea Isopul is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 78% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Sovata (Tivoli) - Creasta Cireșul - Vf. Saca Mare - Valea Isopul runs 7.9 miles (12.8 km) and gains 2,653 ft (809 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.3%.
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