Wind Rose of Elbrus

Зольский район, Кабардино-Балкария, Россия

27.4 miles (44.0 km) · 23,873 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	27.4 mi (44.0 km)
Elevation gain	23,873 ft (7,277 m)
Average gain	873 ft per mile (165 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 5,744 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	105%
Runnable	5% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 4 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	20.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	47%
Mild downhill	1%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	47%

Questions about Wind Rose of Elbrus

How much elevation gain does Wind Rose of Elbrus have?

Wind Rose of Elbrus has 23,873 ft (7,277 m) of elevation gain over 27.4 miles (44.0 km). That averages 873 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wind Rose of Elbrus?

The difficulty score for Wind Rose of Elbrus is 20.8 of 100. That is harder than 93% of routes at a similar distance. About 5% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wind Rose of Elbrus?

The longest climb on Wind Rose of Elbrus runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 5,744 ft (1,751 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 105%.