St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour

Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, Steiermark, Österreich

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,673 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour is a 8.6-mile loop route in Sankt Nikolai im Sausal, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 1,673 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 3.0 miles gaining 946 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,673 ft (510 m)
Average gain	195 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	3.0 mi, 767 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.7%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	17%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour

How much elevation gain does St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour have?

St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour has 1,673 ft (510 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 195 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour?

The difficulty score for St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour?

The longest climb on St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 767 ft (234 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.7%.