TAU - Weg der Riede

Teile des südoststeirischen Hügellandes inkl. Höll und Grabenlandbäche, Steiermark, Österreich

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,604 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

TAU - Weg der Riede is a 9.7-mile loop route in Teile des südoststeirischen Hügellandes inkl. Höll und Grabenlandbäche, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 1,604 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 2.7 miles gaining 755 feet at an average 4.9% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,604 ft (489 m)
Average gain	165 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 482 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.9%
Runnable	68% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about TAU - Weg der Riede

How much elevation gain does TAU - Weg der Riede have?

TAU - Weg der Riede has 1,604 ft (489 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 165 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is TAU - Weg der Riede?

The difficulty score for TAU - Weg der Riede is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on TAU - Weg der Riede?

The longest climb on TAU - Weg der Riede runs 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and gains 482 ft (147 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.9%.