Västanåleden

Jönköpings kommun, Sverige

9.7 miles (15.6 km) · 1,211 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Västanåleden is a 9.7-mile loop route in Jönköpings kommun, Sverige, gaining 1,211 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.6 miles gaining 229 feet at an average 3.8% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,211 ft (369 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 299 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.6%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Västanåleden

How much elevation gain does Västanåleden have?

Västanåleden has 1,211 ft (369 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.6 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Västanåleden?

The difficulty score for Västanåleden is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Västanåleden?

The longest climb on Västanåleden runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 299 ft (91 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.6%.