Wanderweg 458

Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Steiermark, Österreich

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 2,215 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wanderweg 458 is a 8.6-mile loop route in Sankt Lorenzen im Mürztal, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 2,215 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 1,357 feet at an average 11.1% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,215 ft (675 m)
Average gain	258 ft per mile (49 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 1,355 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.8%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	2%
Steep downhill	46%

Questions about Wanderweg 458

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg 458 have?

Wanderweg 458 has 2,215 ft (675 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 258 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg 458?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg 458 is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% 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 458?

The longest climb on Wanderweg 458 runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 1,355 ft (413 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.8%.