Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria)

Bezirk Hermagor, Kärnten, Österreich

15.5 miles (25.0 km) · 1,793 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria) is a 15.5-mile loop route in Bezirk Hermagor, Kärnten, Österreich, gaining 6,043 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 5,563 feet at an average 14.5% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.5 mi (25.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,793 ft (546 m)
Average gain	116 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 1,579 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	273%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria)

How much elevation gain does Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria) have?

Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria) has 1,793 ft (546 m) of elevation gain over 15.5 miles (25.0 km). That averages 116 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria)?

The difficulty score for Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria) is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria)?

The longest climb on Spitzegel - Vellacher Egel Traverse (Austria) runs 6.1 miles (9.9 km) and gains 1,579 ft (481 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 273%.