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Lake Biwa 100

Lake Biwa 100

Shiga, Japon

The route is technical despite moderate summits; be sure to check the GPX version and the rules of the chosen edition.

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163kmDistance
+10,126mElevation
10,382mD−
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Mount Hiei and Lake Biwa, landmarks on the Lake Biwa 100 route
Photo:BenlisquareCC BY-SA 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Lake Biwa 100 route

The Lake Biwa 100 GPX version 5 — 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Shiga, Japon to Shiga, Japon, with 163 km and 10,126 m D+ on the page.

Listed organiser: Lake Biwa 100.

Start / area
Shiga, Japon
Finish
Shiga, Japon
Edition
GPX version 5 — 2026
Distance
163 km
Elevation gain
10,126 m D+

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 162.8 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 9,209 m ascent calculated from GPX elevations.

These track measurements remain separate from the organiser's figures and depend on the GPX version and sampling.

  • Source-page value: 169 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 162.8 km.
  • Source-page value: 10,500 m ascent; ascent calculated from GPX elevations: 9,209 m.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 17 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Lake Biwa 100 GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The organiser announces 169 km and more than 10,500 m D+, whereas version 5 of the GPX gives 162.981 km, +10,125.6 m and -10,381.9 m. The catalogue stores the published track and explicitly keeps the discrepancy.
  • The organiser announces the aid stations as hospitable, with no detailed inventory imported into this file.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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