Via del Castagno

Loro Ciuffenna, Toscana, Italia

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,889 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Via del Castagno is a 8.1-mile loop route in Loro Ciuffenna, Toscana, Italia, gaining 1,889 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 1,550 feet at an average 6.0% grade. About 51% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,889 ft (576 m)
Average gain	233 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 1,345 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.6%
Runnable	51% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Via del Castagno

How much elevation gain does Via del Castagno have?

Via del Castagno has 1,889 ft (576 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 233 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Via del Castagno?

The difficulty score for Via del Castagno is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 51% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Via del Castagno?

The longest climb on Via del Castagno runs 3.8 miles (6.0 km) and gains 1,345 ft (410 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.6%.