Wind Rose of Elbrus

Зольский район, Кабардино-Балкария, Россия

27.4 miles (44.0 km) · 23,870 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wind Rose of Elbrus is a 27.4-mile loop route in Зольский район, Кабардино-Балкария, Россия, gaining 23,870 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 8 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 5,744 feet at an average 37.3% grade. Only 5% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	27.4 mi (44.0 km)
Elevation gain	23,870 ft (7,276 m)
Average gain	873 ft per mile (165 m per km)
Longest climb	7.0 mi, 770 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	30.6 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 23,870 ft (7,276 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 30.6 of 100. That is harder than 97.3% 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 7.0 miles (11.2 km) and gains 770 ft (235 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 105%.