Wandertour Sonnspitze

Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg, Österreich

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 3,510 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wandertour Sonnspitze is a 8.1-mile loop route in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Salzburg, Österreich, gaining 3,510 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 3,031 feet at an average 13.0% grade. Only 23% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,510 ft (1,070 m)
Average gain	432 ft per mile (82 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 2,985 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	51.6%
Runnable	23% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	33%

Questions about Wandertour Sonnspitze

How much elevation gain does Wandertour Sonnspitze have?

Wandertour Sonnspitze has 3,510 ft (1,070 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 432 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wandertour Sonnspitze?

The difficulty score for Wandertour Sonnspitze is 19.7 of 100. That is harder than 90.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 23% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wandertour Sonnspitze?

The longest climb on Wandertour Sonnspitze runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 2,985 ft (910 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 51.6%.