Auckland·First light·Volcano climb, short & steep
Mount Eden Summit
4.4 km+180 m5:45 /km
- Distance
- 4.4km
- Elevation
- +180m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Best season
- Oct — Apr
- Soul quality
- Ascent9.0
Smooth city pavement
IArrivalAuckland · First light
IIThe path4.4 km · Demanding
Xymove · rendering the line
Xymove Map
4.4 km loop
Live · pinch, drag, zoom-36.879, 174.764
Measuring the drawn line…
Elevation · +180 mOpen in OSM
+180 m gainPeak 180 m · 4.4 km
Elevation profile: total gain 180 metres, peak 180 m above start, low 0 m.Snapped to real footpaths · Garmin · Strava · Komoot · Coros · Apple Watch
IIIPresenceWhat this loop asks of you, and gives back.
Crater rim, harbour view, city bowl.
Tempo engine · Ascending
5:34–6:22 /km
Trade cadence for breath on the climbs. Descend soft-footed, not fast.
Rolling gradients and mixed surfaces. Comfortable for off-road strollers and adaptive trail chairs; not suitable for standard wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Stroller Step-free
- WaterPublic fountain at each major square · cafés happy to refill
- BenchesBenches at every square and along the waterfront
- ToiletsPublic toilets at start/end · park pavilion mid-way
- ShadePartial tree shade · carry a cap for high sun
- Rest pointsCafé terraces and square benches — plenty of civilised places to stop
Because earned altitude changes the perspective the body carries home. Small climb, big return.