Flat grade share
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 83.8% Favoured
6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km vs Lundaloppet 2.5 km
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as of6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km or Lundaloppet 2.5 km — which comes out ahead?
Lundaloppet 2.5 km has the stronger available profile on flat grade share and course flatness.
Route comparison snapshot
6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 2.2%
- flat grade share
- 59.1%
- lower ascent
- 65 m
- climbing density
- 11.8 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 18.8%
Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held
- course flatness
- 0.9% Favoured
- flat grade share
- 83.8% Favoured
- lower ascent
- 16 m
- climbing density
- 6.4 m/km
- net elevation
- 3 m
- maximum grade
- 5.6%
| Metric | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km | Lundaloppet 2.5 km |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 59.1% | 83.8% ✓ |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 2.2% | 0.9% ✓ |
| Uphill share | 19.4% | 9.1% |
| Steep-up share | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| Downhill share | 21.5% | 7.1% |
| Total ascent (m) | 65 m | 16 m |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 11.8 m/km | 6.4 m/km |
| Longest climb length (m) | 520 m | 510 m |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 14 m | 8 m |
| Longest climb average grade | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Total descent (m) | 63 m | 13 m |
| Net elevation (m) | 3 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.8% | 5.6% |
| Start elevation (m) | 31 m | 38 m |
| Finish elevation (m) | 34 m | 40 m |
| Scenic score | Unavailable | 52/100 |
| Conditions | Unavailable | 85/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 0.9% Favoured
Uphill share
Steep-up share
Downhill share
Total ascent (m)
Climbing density (m/km)
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 11.8 m/km
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 6.4 m/km
Longest climb length (m)
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 510 m
Longest climb gain (m)
Longest climb average grade
Total descent (m)
Net elevation (m)
Max absolute grade
Start elevation (m)
Finish elevation (m)
Scenic score
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Unavailable
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 52/100
Conditions
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Unavailable
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 85/100
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km | Lundaloppet 2.5 km |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden | Lund, Sweden |
| Actual distance | 5.5 km | 2.5 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Held |
| Surface | Unavailable | Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten) |
| Terrain | Beach | Unavailable |
| Scenery | Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Historic | City, Parkland, Historic, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Scenic Tour, Community, Destination | Festival, Community |
| Total ascent | 65 m | 16 m |
| Climbing density | 11.8 m/km | 6.4 m/km |
| Total descent | 63 m | 13 m |
| Net elevation | 3 m | 3 m |
| Max absolute grade | 18.8% | 5.6% |
| Flat grade share | 59.1% | 83.8% |
| GAP factor | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-08-15 (legacy event-level date).
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-05-09 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Fjällnora, Uppsala, Sweden
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Lund, Sweden
Actual distance
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 5.5 km
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 2.5 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Held
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Held
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Held
Surface
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Unavailable
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Mixed: asphalt, gravel and cobblestones (asfalt, grus och kullersten)
Terrain
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Beach
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Unavailable
Scenery
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Countryside, Coastal, Lakeside, Forest, Historic
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- City, Parkland, Historic, Countryside
Atmosphere
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Scenic Tour, Community, Destination
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Festival, Community
Total ascent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 65 m
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 16 m
Climbing density
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 11.8 m/km
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 6.4 m/km
Total descent
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 63 m
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 13 m
Net elevation
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 3 m
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 3 m
Max absolute grade
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 18.8%
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 5.6%
Flat grade share
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 59.1%
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 83.8%
GAP factor
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- 2.2%
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- 0.9%
Entry model
- 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km
- Open
- Lundaloppet 2.5 km
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.
Common questions
Which is flatter, 6 sjöar (Uppsala) 5.5 km or Lundaloppet 2.5 km?
Lundaloppet 2.5 km has the lower GAP factor, making it the flatter course on our route model and more favourable on gradient alone.