Sydney's 7 Bridges

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

13.1 miles (21.1 km) · 1,258 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sydney's 7 Bridges is a 13.1-mile loop route in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, gaining 1,258 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 507 feet at an average 1.2% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	13.1 mi (21.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,258 ft (383 m)
Average gain	96 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 229 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	14.2%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Sydney's 7 Bridges

How much elevation gain does Sydney's 7 Bridges have?

Sydney's 7 Bridges has 1,258 ft (383 m) of elevation gain over 13.1 miles (21.1 km). That averages 96 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sydney's 7 Bridges?

The difficulty score for Sydney's 7 Bridges is 4.6 of 100. That is harder than 40.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sydney's 7 Bridges?

The longest climb on Sydney's 7 Bridges runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 229 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 14.2%.