Topolšica - Sleme

Šoštanj, Slovenija

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 2,788 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Topolšica - Sleme is a 8.4-mile loop route in Šoštanj, Slovenija, gaining 2,788 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 2.3 miles gaining 1,456 feet at an average 12.0% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,788 ft (850 m)
Average gain	331 ft per mile (63 m per km)
Longest climb	2.2 mi, 1,328 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.7%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	14.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	46%

Questions about Topolšica - Sleme

How much elevation gain does Topolšica - Sleme have?

Topolšica - Sleme has 2,788 ft (850 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 331 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Topolšica - Sleme?

The difficulty score for Topolšica - Sleme is 14.2 of 100. That is harder than 81.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Topolšica - Sleme?

The longest climb on Topolšica - Sleme runs 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and gains 1,328 ft (405 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.7%.