Vorlokinkierros

Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu, Suomi / Finland

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 922 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Vorlokinkierros is a 8.2-mile loop route in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu, Suomi / Finland, gaining 922 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.6 miles gaining 620 feet at an average 6.7% grade. Approximately 82% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	922 ft (281 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	1.6 mi, 574 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.1%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Vorlokinkierros

How much elevation gain does Vorlokinkierros have?

Vorlokinkierros has 922 ft (281 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Vorlokinkierros?

The difficulty score for Vorlokinkierros is 5.6 of 100. That is harder than 47.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Vorlokinkierros?

The longest climb on Vorlokinkierros runs 1.6 miles (2.6 km) and gains 574 ft (175 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.1%.