Wanderweg 457

Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Steiermark, Österreich

12.4 miles (19.9 km) · 2,469 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wanderweg 457 is a 12.4-mile loop route in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 2,469 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,894 feet at an average 9.9% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.4 mi (19.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,469 ft (753 m)
Average gain	200 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 811 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.1%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Wanderweg 457

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg 457 have?

Wanderweg 457 has 2,469 ft (753 m) of elevation gain over 12.4 miles (19.9 km). That averages 200 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg 457?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg 457 is 13.1 of 100. That is harder than 79.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wanderweg 457?

The longest climb on Wanderweg 457 runs 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and gains 811 ft (247 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.1%.