Mels, St. Gallen, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
7.9 miles (12.8 km) · 2,897 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Via Alpina covers 7.9 miles across Mels, St. Gallen, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra. Runners face 2,897 feet of climbing with 1,177 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 3.0 miles, gaining 1,883 feet. The course averages 365 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 51% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 18.6 out of 10, placing it in the 84.69th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking St. Gallen adventures.
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