Total the elevation gain across the segments of a route.
Only upward movement counts towards elevation gain, so descents between climbs do not offset it. This is why an undulating route accumulates far more gain than its net height change suggests. Cumulative gain rather than net height change is what determines the effort a route demands, and rolling terrain is routinely underestimated.
Elevation Gain
Total gain = sum of the ascent in each segment
These figures are estimates based on population-average formulas and are intended for training and recreational planning only. They are not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before starting or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing medical condition.
Total gain = sum of the ascent in each segment Only upward movement counts towards elevation gain, so descents between climbs do not offset it. This is why an undulating route accumulates far more gain than its net height change suggests.
Cumulative gain rather than net height change is what determines the effort a route demands, and rolling terrain is routinely underestimated.
This calculator takes 5 inputs: Segment 1 ascent, Segment 2 ascent, Segment 3 ascent, Segment 4 ascent, Segment 5 ascent. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.