Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa
20.3 miles (32.7 km) · 4,132 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Routeburn covers 20.3 miles across Southland District, Southland, New Zealand / Aotearoa. Runners face 4,132 feet of climbing with 4,259 feet of loss. The longest climb spans 5.3 miles with 1,571 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 205 feet per mile. The course is 54% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. The course features mountainous terrain. The course difficulty of 15.3 puts it in the top 20.730000000000004% of challenging routes at this distance. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Southland adventures.
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