Vildmarksleden (Bjursås)

Falu kommun, Sverige

19.8 miles (31.9 km) · 2,564 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vildmarksleden (Bjursås) is a 19.8-mile loop route in Falu kommun, Sverige, gaining 2,564 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 618 feet at an average 4.1% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	19.8 mi (31.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,564 ft (781 m)
Average gain	129 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 327 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	26%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	29%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Vildmarksleden (Bjursås)

How much elevation gain does Vildmarksleden (Bjursås) have?

Vildmarksleden (Bjursås) has 2,564 ft (781 m) of elevation gain over 19.8 miles (31.9 km). That averages 129 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vildmarksleden (Bjursås)?

The difficulty score for Vildmarksleden (Bjursås) is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.5% 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 Vildmarksleden (Bjursås)?

The longest climb on Vildmarksleden (Bjursås) runs 5.0 miles (8.1 km) and gains 327 ft (100 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.