Valentinsweg

Pichl bei Wels, Oberösterreich, Österreich

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,290 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Valentinsweg is a 8.9-mile loop route in Pichl bei Wels, Oberösterreich, Österreich, gaining 1,290 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 1.4 miles gaining 310 feet at an average 8.0% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,290 ft (393 m)
Average gain	144 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 306 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Valentinsweg

How much elevation gain does Valentinsweg have?

Valentinsweg has 1,290 ft (393 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 144 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Valentinsweg?

The difficulty score for Valentinsweg is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Valentinsweg?

The longest climb on Valentinsweg runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 306 ft (93 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21%.