Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia

Munții Apuseni - Vlădeasa, România

15.6 miles (25.1 km) · 2,582 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia is a 15.6-mile loop route in Munții Apuseni - Vlădeasa, România, gaining 2,582 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 1,635 feet at an average 8.7% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.6 mi (25.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,582 ft (787 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 1,852 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.6%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	48%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia

How much elevation gain does Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia have?

Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia has 2,582 ft (787 m) of elevation gain over 15.6 miles (25.1 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia?

The difficulty score for Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia?

The longest climb on Stâna de Vale-Șaua Vărășoaia runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 1,852 ft (565 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.6%.