ViaJacobi

Tafers, Fribourg/Freiburg, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

21.2 miles (34.2 km) · 1,727 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

ViaJacobi is a 21.2-mile loop route in Tafers, Fribourg/Freiburg, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 1,727 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 10.4 miles gaining 903 feet at an average 1.6% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	21.2 mi (34.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,727 ft (526 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	15.2 mi, 520 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.5%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	71%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about ViaJacobi

How much elevation gain does ViaJacobi have?

ViaJacobi has 1,727 ft (526 m) of elevation gain over 21.2 miles (34.2 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is ViaJacobi?

The difficulty score for ViaJacobi is 5.2 of 100. That is harder than 44.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on ViaJacobi?

The longest climb on ViaJacobi runs 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and gains 520 ft (158 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.5%.