Zwift Course Maps and Details

Watopia’s “Big Loop” was added with the Mayan jungle expansion in late October 2017. It includes the Epic KOM (currently the longest climb on Zwift), the new Mayan jungle roads, and a portion of the Volcano Flat route.

Route details:
Distance: 42.4km (26.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 651m (2175′)
Strava Forward Segment (from start banner)Strava Reverse Segment (from start banner)

The Watopia “Flat Route” was added when Watopia’s Ocean Boulevard came online in late December 2015. It includes the undersea tunnel and marina sections, plus the back half of the original Hilly Route.

Route details:
Distance: 10.3km (6.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 54m (177′)
Strava Forward Segment (from start banner)Strava Forward Segment (from pier)Strava Reverse Segment (from start banner)Strava Reverse Segment (from pier)

Take a video tour:

Turns taken for Flat route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 2 – Straight
• Turn 3 – Straight (To Marina)
• Turn 4 – Left (To Village)

Turns taken for reverse Flat route:

• Turn 1 – Right (Dam)
• Turn 2 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 3 – Straight
• Turn 4 – Right (To Pier)

Watopia’s “Figure 8” route covers the entire hilly and flat courses in both directions, which is actually pretty cool if you think about it. It’s a really nice course for an hour-long ride that involves some climbing, but not the Epic KOM.

This is a popular race route since it includes a nice mix of punchy climbs, flats, and rollers which can be completed in under an hour.

UPDATE: Zwift’s Oct 31 2018 update included a “Figure 8 Reverse” route which varied from the original reverse route which could be reached by a u-turn on the forward route. The Strava link below for the reverse route has been updated to reflect the new route.

Route details:
Distance: 29.8km (18.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 234m (770′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

Here’s a video tour of this popular race route:

Watopia’s “Four Horsemen” route covers all four climbs in game: the original KOM, Volcano, Epic KOM and the new Alpe du Zwift. Along the way you’ll also cover (nearly) every bit of road on Watopia, so it’s a complete tour of our virtual fitness paradise. This is no leisure tour, though: be ready to work as you climb over 2000 meters in just under 90 kilometers!

Route details:
Distance: 89.3 km (55.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 2112m (6929′)

Strava Segment, Part 1Strava Segment, Part 2Strava Segment, Part 3
(We had to break this route into three segments due to Strava limitations.)

Watopia’s “Hilly Route” was the very first route on the island. It includes KOM and sprint sections in both directions.

Route details:
Distance: 9.1km (5.7 miles)
Elevation Gain: 100m (329′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Forward Segment from Start GateStrava Reverse SegmentStrava Reverse Segment from Start Gate

Turns taken for Hilly route:

• Turn 1 – Straight (To KOM)
• Turn 2 – Straight (To Village)

Turns taken for Mountain reverse route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Bridge)
• Turn 2 – Left (To Pier)

Watopia’s “Jungle Circuit” was added with the Mayan jungle expansion in late October 2017. It’s essentially a flat warmup followed by a bit of climbing, bringing you into the Mayan jungle to ride laps until your legs fall off.

Unlike most routes, there is no reverse version of the Jungle Circuit at this time. If you select this route then flip a u-turn you will be routed onto the reverse Watopia Hilly route.

Route details:
Distance: 20.3km (12.3 miles)
Elevation Gain: 195m (657′)
Strava Forward Segment (from start banner)Strava Jungle Loop Forward Segment (from banner)Strava Jungle Loop Reverse Segment (from banner)

The Watopia “Mountain Route” is simply a loop up to the radio tower then back through the start/finish line.

This is an excellent addition to the game, since it allows group rides and races to include a major climb.

Route details:
Distance: 29.5km (18.3 miles)
Elevation Gain: 671m (2201′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

Turns taken for Mountain forward route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 2 – Left (To Mountain)
• Turn 3 – Left (To Radio Tower)
• Turn 4 – Left
• Turn 5 – Left (Dam)
• Turn 6 – Left (To Village)

Turns taken for Mountain reverse route:

• Turn 1 – Right (Dam)
• Turn 2 – Right (Mountain)
• Turn 3 – Right (To Radio Tower)
• Turn 4 – Right
• Turn 5 – Right (To Underwater)
• Turn 6 – Right (To Pier)

The “Mountain 8” route on Watopia similar in distance to the “Figure 8” route, but with substantially more climbing since it takes you over the Epic KOM and up the radio tower climb.

Route details:
Distance: 32km (19.9 miles)
Elevation Gain: 677m (2,221′)

Strava Forward Segment from Start BannerStrava Forward Segment from Start PierStrava Reverse Segment

Turns taken for the Mountain 8 route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 2 – Straight (To Marina)
• Turn 3 – Left (Mountain)
• Turn 4 – Right (Radio Tower)
• Turn 5 – Right
• Turn 6 – Left (To Marina)
• Turn 7 – Straight (To Dam)
• Turn 8 – Left (To Village)

Turns taken for the Mountain 8 reverse route:

• Turn 1 – Right (To Dam)
• Turn 2 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 3 – Right (Mountain)
• Turn 4 – Right (Radio Tower)
• Turn 5 – Left
• Turn 6 – Right (To Underwater)
• Turn 7 – Straight
• Turn 8 – Right (To Pier)

UPDATE: Zwift modified the Mountain 8 route with release v1.0.11783. We have updated this post accordingly.

Watopia’s “Road to Ruins” was added with the Mayan jungle expansion in late October 2017. It begins just like the Jungle Circuit, but takes you to the Volcano Flat and back home to the start/finish banner instead of leaving you riding jungle laps.

Currently this is the only route which takes you through the jungle and back through the start/finish banner without going over the Epic KOM. It is sure to be a popular group ride route for this reason.

Route details:
Distance: 29.6km (18.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 268m (905′)
Strava Forward Segment (from start banner) Strava Reverse Segment (from start banner)

Watopia’s “Road to Sky” route is the shortest route which includes the climb up Alpe du Zwift. You begin on the pier near the seaplane, just before the start of the Epic KOM. You must then ride the first little climb, across the bridge, and to the bottom of the jungle before you hang a right and begin the Alpe du Zwift ascent. The route ends at the KOM banner atop Alpe du Zwift.

Route details:
Distance: 19.5 km (12.1 miles)
Elevation Gain: 1135m (3726′)
Strava Forward Segment

“The Pretzel” route on Watopia is punishing indeed, at 44.8 miles (72.1km) in length and an elevation gain of 4,375′ (1333m). These numbers make this the longest, most challenging route on Zwift. This route covers all segments in Watopia at least twice.

Route details:
Distance: 72.2km (44.9 miles)
Elevation Gain: 1,333m (4,375′)
Strava Forward Segment (from start banner)Strava Reverse Segment

Turns taken for “The Pretzel” forward route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 2 – Left (To Mountain)
• Turn 3 – Left (To Radio Tower)
• Turn 4 – Left
• Turn 5 – Left (Dam)
• Turn 6 – Straight (To Bridge)
• Turn 7 – Straight (Pier)
• Turn 8 – Right (To Marina)
• Turn 9 – Straight (Marina)
• Turn 10 – Straight (Underwater)
• Turn 11 – Left (To KOM)
• Turn 12 – Left (To Marina)
• Turn 13 – Right (Mountain)
• Turn 14 – Straight
• Turn 15 – Left (To Marina)
• Turn 16 – Straight (To Dam)
• Turn 17 – Left (To Village)

The reverse route is not the exact reverse of the forward route. Here are the turns taken for “The Pretzel” reverse route:

• Turn 1 – Right (To Marina)
• Turn 2 – Straight (Marina)
• Turn 3 – Straight (Underwater)
• Turn 4 – Left (To KOM)
• Turn 5 – Left (To Marina)
• Turn 6 – Right (Mountain)
• Turn 7 – Straight
• Turn 8 – Left (To Marina)
• Turn 9 – Right (To Marina)
• Turn 10 – Left (To Village)
• Turn 11 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 12 – Left (To Mountain)
• Turn 13 – Left (To Radio Tower)
• Turn 14 – Left
• Turn 15 – Left (Dam)
• Turn 16 – Straight (To Bridge)
• Turn 17 – Straight (Pier)

UPDATE: Zwift modified The Pretzel route with release v1.0.11783. We have updated this post accordingly.

Watopia’s “Three Sisters” route covers all three Watopian climbs (Hilly KOM, Epic KOM including radio tower climb, and Volcano KOM) in a forward direction. While not as punishing as The Pretzel it’ll still put you in the hurt locker with almost 3000′ of climbing.

Interesting note: this is currently the only route which takes you up the Volcano climb. Getting there otherwise requires a manual turn at the appropriate spot.

Route details:
Distance: 47.8km (29.7 miles)
Elevation Gain: 879m (2883′)
Strava Forward Segment from Start BannerStrava Forward Segment from Start PierStrava Reverse Segment

Watopia’s “Tour of Fire and Ice” begins in the lava and ends in freezing snow above the treeline. It’s a tour of Watopian extremes!

The route begins on Volcano Circuit CCW then takes you onto Road to Sky. It is essentially Road to Sky with a few extra flattish miles at the beginning.

Route details:
Distance: 25 km (15.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 1161m (3812′)
Strava Forward Segment

Watopia’s “Volcano Circuit” route takes you around and through the volcanic island in a clockwise direction. To get to the circuit you must first ride ~2.6km from the spawn point, travelling through a glass bridge to arrive at the volcano.

Once you arrive you will continue to be routed around the 4km circuit. A lap counter visible just after the circuit banner indicates the number of laps you have completed.

Route details:
Distance (circuit only): 4km (2.6 miles)
Elevation Gain (circuit only): 17m (56′)
Strava Segment (1 Circuit Lap)Strava Segment (from Start Banner plus 1 Circuit Lap)

Turns taken for “Volcano Circuit” route:

• Turn 1 – Right (to Glass Bridge)
• Turn 2 – Left (around volcano)
• Turn 3 – Right (around volcano)
• Turn 4 – Straight (around volcano)
• You will remain on the circuit for the duration of your ride, making turns 3 and 4 automatically.

Watopia’s “Volcano Circuit CCW” route is nearly identical to the “Volcano Circuit” route, except you travel in a counter-clockwise direction on the circuit. To get to the circuit you must first ride ~2.6km from the spawn point, travelling through a glass bridge to arrive at the volcano.

Once you arrive you will continue to be routed around the 4km circuit in a counter-clockwise direction. A lap counter visible just after the circuit banner indicates the number of laps you have completed.

Route details:
Distance (circuit only): 4.1km (2.6 miles)
Elevation Gain (circuit only): 17m (56′)
Strava Segment (1 Circuit Lap)

Turns taken for “Volcano Circuit” route:

• Turn 1 – Right (to Glass Bridge)
• Turn 2 – Right (around volcano)
• Turn 3 – Left (around volcano)
• Turn 4 – Straight (around volcano)
• You will remain on the circuit for the duration of your ride, making turns 3 and 4 automatically.

Watopia’s “Volcano Climb” is essentially the Volcano Flat route with the corkscrew climb up the the volcano thrown in. It’s a nice route to hit if you want a mostly flat route, with one fairly steady (3.7km @ 3% grade) climb thrown in.

Route details:
Distance: 22.8km (14.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 192m (630′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Climb Only Segment

Watopia’s “Volcano Flat” route is similar to the “Flat Route” except it turns at the Italian Village, bypassing the Esses and taking you around half of the volcano circuit clockwise.

Route details:
Distance: 12.3km (7.7 miles)
Elevation Gain: 46m (151′)
Strava Forward Segment Strava Reverse Segment

Turns taken for “Volcano Flat” route:

• Turn 1 – Left (To Underwater)
• Turn 2 – Straight
• Turn 3 – Straight (To Marina)
• Turn 4 – Left (To Village)
• Turn 5 – Left (To Volcano)
• Turn 6 – Straight (Around Volcano Clockwise)
• Turn 7 – Left (To Glass Bridge)
• Turn 9 – Left (To Start/Finish Banner)

Watopia’s “11.1 Ocean Blvd” run route was named with a nod to Zwift headquarters, which is located on Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, California. Introduced in the September 30, 2018 update, this is the second-longest run route on Zwift at the time of its release.

Unlike the other run routes, this one begins with you running southward through the start/finish. You’ll find yourself on mixed-use roads quickly, progressing over the 360 bridge and onto the docks and dirt roads of the fishing village. Continue on through the underwater tunnels of Ocean Blvd, then you can finally hop onto the dedicated running path which takes you along the beachfront, over the water, and eventually into Run Valley to finish off your lap.

Route details:
Distance: 11.15km (6.93 miles)
Strava Segment

About gradient/elevation in Zwift Run: while gradient changes are visually apparent on Zwift roads, runners don’t feel any resistance or gradient changes when hitting inclines in game. This lets you set your treadmill to whatever gradient you prefer. The elevation numbers sent to Strava are then recorded from your treadmill, so if you run at 0% your run will show no elevation gain, while running at 3% will show a steady 3% gain throughout your effort.

Watopia’s “5k Loop” run route essentially covers all of the “run only” path introduced in the September 30, 2018 update. At 5km in length this course is just right for single or multi-lap efforts, and the twists and turns keep it visually interesting.

You’ll begin by running northward through the start/finish and through the tunnel into downtown. Make your way onto the beach, past the statues, and over the ocean skyway. Finish off by making your way back into Run Valley to the start/finish. Then head off for another lap if you’ve got the legs!

Route details:
Distance: 5km (3.1 miles)
Strava Segment

About gradient/elevation in Zwift Run: while gradient changes are visually apparent on Zwift roads, runners don’t feel any resistance or gradient changes when hitting inclines in game. This lets you set your treadmill to whatever gradient you prefer. The elevation numbers sent to Strava are then recorded from your treadmill, so if you run at 0% your run will show no elevation gain, while running at 3% will show a steady 3% gain throughout your effort.

Watopia’s “Chili Pepper” run route was introduced in the September 30, 2018 update. Most of this route is on mixed-use tarmac, so watch out for bikes!

You’ll begin by running northward through the start/finish and into the tunnel to downtown. Loop onto the main road and head over the tube bridge into the volcano, then take the land bridge to the Italian Villas and past the waterfall. From there it’s a short distance over the 360 bridge and back into Run Valley for your finish.

Route details:
Distance: 7.95km (4.94 miles)
Strava Segment

About gradient/elevation in Zwift Run: while gradient changes are visually apparent on Zwift roads, runners don’t feel any resistance or gradient changes when hitting inclines in game. This lets you set your treadmill to whatever gradient you prefer. The elevation numbers sent to Strava are then recorded from your treadmill, so if you run at 0% your run will show no elevation gain, while running at 3% will show a steady 3% gain throughout your effort.

“Jon’s Route” is named after the game’s creator/head developer Jon Mayfield, who is an avid runner himself. At 12.5km it is the longest run route available at the time of the September 30, 2018 update.

You’ll begin by running northward through the start/finish and into the tunnel to downtown. Hang a right onto the main road, then a left onto Ocean Blvd for a run through the underwater tunnels. Hit the docks and dirt of the fishing village, get over the 360 bridge and you’re on the dedicated run path. From there you’ll make your way onto the skyway, run along the beach, then return through the lap banner in the opposite direction you began.

Route details:
Distance: 12.53km (7.78 miles)
Strava Segment

About gradient/elevation in Zwift Run: while gradient changes are visually apparent on Zwift roads, runners don’t feel any resistance or gradient changes when hitting inclines in game. This lets you set your treadmill to whatever gradient you prefer. The elevation numbers sent to Strava are then recorded from your treadmill, so if you run at 0% your run will show no elevation gain, while running at 3% will show a steady 3% gain throughout your effort.

Watopia’s “That’s Amore” is aptly named, since it is the only running route which takes you through the full Italian Villas section. Released in the September 30, 2018 update, this is a twisty route on mostly mixed-use roads.

You’ll begin by running northward through the start/finish and into the tunnel to downtown. Loop around onto the main road, which takes you over The Esses in a reverse direction. Cross JWB bridge and you’ll find yourself on the cobbles of the Italian Villas. Continue out of town past the waterfall and over the 360 bridge, then turn back onto the run path for a lap finish.

Route details:
Distance: 6.43km (4 miles)
Strava Segment

About gradient/elevation in Zwift Run: while gradient changes are visually apparent on Zwift roads, runners don’t feel any resistance or gradient changes when hitting inclines in game. This lets you set your treadmill to whatever gradient you prefer. The elevation numbers sent to Strava are then recorded from your treadmill, so if you run at 0% your run will show no elevation gain, while running at 3% will show a steady 3% gain throughout your effort.

The London course’s “Classique” route takes you on some of the most famous London streets including Strand, The Mall, Constitution Hill, and Birdcage Walk. You ride by Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace.

It is a precise replica of the Prudential RideLondon Classique route, which is described as “beginning on The Mall in St James’s Park, going up Constitution Hill, turning at the top to come down and on to Birdcage Walk, then passing Big Ben and turning left on to Whitehall and right on to the Strand before turning again to come back up the Strand, through Trafalgar Square, Admiralty Arch and back on to The Mall.”

When choosing this route option in game you will begin near the main start/finish banner, then ride a short warmup before you turn off for the Classique loop, which you will stay on as long as you wish.

The Strava segments below begin and end at the start/finish banner located on The Mall, not the main start/finish banner where the game starts your ride.

Route details:
Distance: 5.4 km (3.3 miles)
Elevation Gain: 19m (62′)
Strava Forward Segment

Take a video tour:

Turns taken for forward “Classique” route:

• Turn 1 – Right (onto the Strand)
• Turn 2 – Left (onto A3212)
• Turn 3 – Straight to stay on Classique loop

The London course’s “London 8” route covers the entire original London course by combining the “London Loop” and “Classique” routes.

Route details:
Distance: 20.3 km (12.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 238m (780′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

Take a video tour:

Turns taken for forward “London 8” route:

• Turn 1 – Left
• Turn 2 – Right (onto Birdcage Walk)
• Turn 3 – Straight (onto A3203)
• Turn 4 – Straight  (to stay on A3203)
• Turn 5 – Straight at roundabout to go up Box Hill

Turns taken for reverse “London 8” route:

• Turn 1 – Straight  (to stay on A3203)
• Turn 2 – Left (towards The Mall)
• Turn 3 – Straight (onto A3203)
• Turn 4 – Right (to Victoria Embankment)

London’s “Greater London 8” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and Box/Fox Hills. It is very similar to the “Greater London Loop“, only adding ~4km of flat roads and covering the greater London portion in the opposite direction.

Route details:
Distance: 23.8km (14.8 miles)
Elevation Gain: 256m (840′)
Strava Forward Segment (A reverse version of this segment is not currently set up by ZwiftHQ)

London’s “Greater London Flat” route covers the mostly flat Greater London expansion and most of the Classique route. It is currently the flattest route on the London course.

Route details:
Distance: 11.6km (7.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 45m (149′)
Strava Forward Segment from Sprint BannerStrava Forward Segment from Start BannerStrava Forward Segment from Start Gate

London’s “Greater London Loop” route covers the mostly flat “greater London” expansion and the Box Hill climb. It is essentially the “London Loop” with ~6km of flat roads added.

Route details:
Distance: 21km (13 miles)
Elevation Gain: 244m (800′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

The London course’s “London Loop” route takes you along the Thames, down through underground tunnels, and up the Box Hill KOM. If you take the reverse route you will ride up “Fox Hill” which is a shorter, steeper climb than Box Hill.

Route details:
Distance: 14.9 km (9.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 220m (722′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

Take a video tour:

Turns taken for forward “London Loop” route:

• Turn 1 – Left
• Turn 4 – Straight  (to stay on A3203)
• Turn 5 – Straight at roundabout to go up Box Hill

Turns taken for reverse “London Loop” route:

• Turn 1 – Straight (to stay on A3203)
• Turn 2 – Right (to stay on A3203)

London’s “Greatest London Flat” was released with Zwift’s February 1, 2018 update and is the longest “semi-flat” route on Zwift’s London course.

About the Start Point

If you choose this route, the game will spawn you on Constitution Hill near Buckingham Palace, riding in what is typically the reverse direction (westward). Since riders are placed at various points near Buckingham Palace on Constitution Hill, we chose to start our Strava segment at the Classique banner which is approximately 1.5km from the spawn point for this route.

About the Route

The route begins on the Classique route, but only covers a portion of it before turning onto the Greater London roads. You are then taken into the new “Richmond Park” section which was part of the January 2018 London expansion, through the start/finish banner, and back to the Classique route.

Route details:
Distance: 23.57km (14.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 147m (484′)
Strava Forward Segment

London’s “Greatest London Loop” route takes you on the outermost roads on London’s course, beginning with a flat 13 kilometers through the city then over Surrey’s Leith Hill.

Route details:
Distance: 25.6km (15.9 miles)
Elevation Gain: 345m (1132′)
Strava Forward Segment

The “London Pretzel” route is the only route covering all London roads. But the Pretzel doesn’t just do that: it covers all roads in both directions. Enjoy!

Route details:
Distance: 55.6km (34.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 531m (1742′)
Strava Forward Segment

The London course’s “PRL Half” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 46. It takes you on four circuits of the “London Loop“, then turns around at the Surrey roundabout and heads towards the sprint and finish banner on The Mall.

Route details:
Distance: 69 km (42.8 miles)
Elevation Gain: 954m (3,130′)
Strava Forward Segment

Turns taken for forward “PRL Full” route:

• Turn 1 – Left (onto A3212)
• Turn 2 – Straight to stay on A3212
• Turn 3 – Straight at the Surrey roundabout
• Turns 4-12 (same as , except your last turn at the roundabout go right to turn around)
• Turn 13: Left (onto The Mall)

The London course’s “PRL Full” route is meant to mimic the distance (but not the full course) of the real Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100. It takes you on eleven circuits of the “London Loop“, then turns around at the Surrey roundabout and heads towards the sprint and finish banner on The Mall.

Although I can’t seem to find numbers for the 2016 course, it appears that Zwift’s version has significantly more elevation gain than the real-life course. (The 2013 course had a gain of 6,167′.)

Route details:
Distance: 173 km (107.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 2,496m (8,189′)
Strava Forward Segment

Turns taken for forward “PRL Full” route:

• Turn 1 – Left (onto A3212)
• Turn 2 – Straight to stay on A3212
• Turn 3 – Straight at the Surrey roundabout
• Turns 4-33 (same as , except your last turn at the roundabout go right to turn around)
• Turn 34: Left (onto The Mall)

London’s “Triple Loops” route is a large loop containing three more loops. First you hit the Greater London loop, then the Classique, then ride over Leith Hill to a loop which includes Box Hill. Then you’re back through the start/finish banner to do it all again!

The route is essentially flat for the first half, then very hilly for the back half. A bit like Zwift’s Richmond UCI course in that respect, except much longer.

Route details:
Distance: 40.8km (25.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 544m (1785′)
Strava Forward Segment

Innsbruck’s flagship route is actually just a portion of the 2018 Worlds course which will be raced in September 2018. It begins in Innsbruck on a flat road which crosses the Sill river then heads beneath the Inntal Autobahn overpass before hitting the big climb. At 7.4km (4.6 miles) with an average grade of 5.4% the Innsbruck climb is similar to Watopia’s Epic KOM in terms of difficulty.

Enjoy the descent, but don’t rest too much: you’ve still got a sprint coming! Head back into town and see if you can make the leaderboard for the sprint along the Inn river (the town’s namesake) before crossing the finish line.

At the UCI Worlds race the men’s elite racers will begin their race in Kufstein and ride 84.7km to Innsbruck, where they will cover this circuit 7 times. And if that isn’t painful enough, the final circuit (not part of the Zwift’s Innsbruck course at this time) is a modified one which includes an additional climb featuring 25% gradients!

Route details:
Distance: 23.6km (14.7 miles)
Elevation Gain: 487m (1598′)
Strava Forward Segment

“Achterbahn” is German for rollercoaster, but this challenging route is a lot more work than any rollercoaster you’ve ever taken. Covering all Innsbruck roads in both directions, this figure 8 route is almost 20km longer than Watopia’s Figure 8, with 4x the elevation gain!

This is the longest route in Innsbruck. It begins at the start/finish line, but takes you over the steep reverse KOM first, then over the forward KOM before ending at the start/finish. Along the way you’ll hit the sprint next to the Inn river in both directions.

Route details:
Distance: 47.38km (29.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 973m (3194′)
Strava Forward Segment

Innsbrucking is the flat(ish), “in town” portion of the Innsbruck course. Beginning and ending at the start/finish banner, this route makes a good crit race course thanks thanks to the nice little bump that is just begging for an attack.

Route details:
Distance: 8.8km (5.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 72m (237′)
Strava Forward Segment

“Achterbahn” is German for rollercoaster, but this challenging route is a lot more work than any rollercoaster you’ve ever taken. Covering all Innsbruck roads in both directions, this figure 8 route is almost 20km longer than Watopia’s Figure 8, with 4x the elevation gain!

This is the longest route in Innsbruck. It begins at the start/finish line, but takes you over the steep reverse KOM first, then over the forward KOM before ending at the start/finish. Along the way you’ll hit the sprint next to the Inn river in both directions.

Route details:
Distance: 47.38km (29.4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 973m (3194′)
Strava Forward Segment

Innsbruck’s “Lutscher” (German for lollipop) is a lollipop route, meaning you have a lead in then one or more circuits to ride. The route begins at the start/finish banner then places you on the KOM loop for as many laps as you can handle. With Innsbruck’s steep climbs this means you can pack in a lot of climbing if you wish!

There are two Lutscher routes: the standard one and a reverse one (“Lutscher CCW”). The official routes end after you cross the KOM banner for the second time.

We have also created verified Strava segments for the KOM loop in both directions.

• Lutscher – 24.2km (15 miles), 827m (2713′): Loop around the climb portion of the course, which finishes each lap at the KOM arch: The distance of the loop itself is about 15km; the 24.2 includes the lead-in.
• Lutscher CCW – 22.1km (13.7), 826m (2710′): Same as above but in reverse (this is way steeper, as evidenced by the shorter total distance)

Route details:
Distance: 24.2km (15.1 miles)
Elevation Gain: 823m (2703′)

Route details (CCW):
Distance: 22.3km (13.9 miles)
Elevation Gain: 821m (2696′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava CCW SegmentStrava Hilly SegmentStrava Hilly CCW Segment

New York’s “Astoria Line 8” is named for NYC’s first subway line. This route covers all the ground-level roads in Central Park. Recreated from GPS data of the actual park roads, this route accurately recreates the Central Park ride experience. Dave Chauner (photo at right), who raced Central Park back in the late 60’s/early 70’s, had this to say after riding the roads on Zwift:

Rode the new Central Park course this morning. It’s been a long time but I recognized every meter of the circuit, like this one, a mile or so from the base of Cat’s Paw Hill. But I couldn’t come close to the 13/14 minute lap times we routinely did way back when (’68, ’69, ’70, ’73) during the springtime Central Park Series. Great job Eric and the NYC boys at Zwift!

(“Cat’s Paw Hill”, by the way, is the small leading up to the start/finish banner.)

Central Park’s ground-level roads are best understood as three interconnected loops of continuously rolling, curving roads. To the north you have a small loop which includes Harlem Hill. In the middle you have a large loop which covers approximately 50% of the park and includes the start/finish banner and start pens. Lastly to the south you have another small,  loop which includes the sprint point. This route covers all three loops in a figure 8 fashion.

This course, like some of the other courses in NYC, has no “reverse” version. It heads north from the start pens, which means you do not ride through the start/finish banner until the end of the first lap. Therefore, we’ve created two Strava forward segments: one beginning just after you exit the pens to cover your first event lap, and the other beginning at the start/finish banner for additional laps.

Route details:
Distance: 11.5km (7.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 129m (425′)
Strava Forward Segment (Pens to Banner)Strava Forward Segment (Banner to Banner)

New York’s “Everything Bagel” is the longest route on the NYC course, and the perfect route for a hard ~1 hour effort. It covers nearly every road section, many of them in both directions. Looking for a challenge? You’ll get several chances to test your mettle as you’re routed over the KOM and sprint sections in both directions.

This route takes you right onto the reverse KOM, then down for a loop around Central Park at ground level which includes a sprint. Then you return to the glass roads for a go at the forward KOM before descending and hitting the sprint in the opposite direction.

Route details:
Distance: 34.2km (21.3 miles)
Elevation Gain: 525m (1722′)
Strava Forward Segment

New York’s “Grand Central Circuit” is a butt-kicker, plain and simple. It has more elevation gain per kilometer than any other course in New York City, and if that’s not enough, the short “recovery portion” of the loop takes you over the sprint section. Ouch!

Named after Grand Central Station, the loop keeps you on the southern end of Central park, beginning and ending at the sprint banner. It covers a mix of Central Park’s ground-level roads and the elevated roads including the KOM and sprint. Beginning at the sprint banner, you are quickly taken onto the reverse KOM (1.14km, 5.9% grade) before descending down onto ground level for a go at the sprint in the downhill direction. Then it’s back up the KOM again for the next lap!

With riders turning in sub-12 minute times on a loop with 137m of climbing, you can expect to get a lot of elevation packed into your ride on this route.

Route details:
Distance: 6.8km (4.2 miles)
Elevation Gain: 137m (452′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

New York’s “Knickerbocker” is covers the same roads as the Astoria Line 8, with the KOM thrown in for good measure. (A Knickerbocker is simply a New Yorker, although the word itself has a long and interesting history.) This is the second-longest route on the NYC course.

On ground level this course is rolling, curvy, and scenic, allowing riders to enjoy the classic sites of Central Park. But don’t get too comfortable, as Zwift has thrown the forward KOM (.8 miles, 6.4%) into this idyllic setting. Get ready to push up gradients that top out at 17%!

This course travels north from the start pens, which means you do not ride through the start/finish banner until the end of the first lap. Therefore, we’ve created two Strava forward segments: one beginning just after you exit the pens to cover your first event lap, and the other beginning at the start/finish banner for additional laps.

Route details:
Distance: 22.5km (14 miles)
Elevation Gain: 346m (1136′)
Strava Forward Segment (Pens to Banner)Strava Forward Segment (Banner to Banner)

New York’s “Lady Liberty” route is named for NYC’s most famous landmark, the Statue of Liberty. The overall elevation gain on this route is more than twice her height though, so be prepared to work!

This route travels south from the start pens, then takes you up onto the reverse KOM (.7 miles, 5.9%) in short order. You’re then taken down for an uphill sprint followed by a rolling loop around most of Central Park at ground level, only missing the northernmost portion of the park.

Route details:
Distance: 12.3km (7.7 miles)
Elevation Gain: 197m (648′)
Strava Forward Segment

New York’s “LaGuardia Loop” is named for famed NYC mayor Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947, photo at right). LaGuardia was energetic, charismatic, and short: he was only five feet, two inches tall! Like the mayor, this route is quite short–but the constant turns and rollers keep things interesting. This course is perfect for crit-style races with a high number of laps.

This is Zwift’s first official “event only” route, so you can’t pick it for a free ride from the routes list–you have to join an event which uses this route. (Tip: want to search for events that use this route? Visit the ZwiftHacks events page and search for “laguardia loop”).

This route travels south from the start pens, then stays on Central Park’s ground-level southern loop for as many laps as you can take. The lap banner is the sprint banner, so for events you have a “lead-in” section from the start pens to the banner. We’ve created a Strava segment for this lead-in, as well as the laps. There is also a reverse version of this loop, but we haven’t yet created that segment.

Route details:
Distance: 2.8km (1.6 miles)
Elevation Gain: 23m (76′)
Strava Segment (Banner to Banner)Strava Segment (Lead In)

New York’s “Mighty Metropolitan” is one of the longer routes on course, taking riders past the largest museum in the US, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Interesting note: “The Met” is the largest structure on the Zwift NY map. Apparently, this was never the plan, but it helps give us an appreciation for the footprint of the real thing.)

After passing the Met, you’ll ride over the Reservoir with its “Manhattan Megadome” on your way to the reverse KOM (1.14km, 5.9% grade). Come down from those heights to ground level and up Cathill Climb through the start/finish banner and your first lap is complete.

This course travels north from the start pens, which means you do not ride through the start/finish banner until the end of the first lap. Therefore, we’ve created two Strava forward segments: one beginning just after you exit the pens to cover your first event lap, and the other beginning at the start/finish banner for additional laps.

Route details:
Distance: 20.0km (12.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 307m (1008′)
Strava Forward Segment (Pens to Banner)Strava Forward Segment (Banner to Banner)

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New York’s “Park Perimeter Loop” takes you on the outermost ground-level path around Central Park. This is a rolling course which is rarely flat or straight, and a few punchy pitches including Harlem Hill to the north mean you have to stay aware in races! Along the way don’t miss the fall colors and many sights of Central Park: hot dog vendors, pedestrians, wildlife, water features, and of course the NYC skyline.

This course travels north from the start pens, which means you do not ride through the start/finish banner until the end of the first lap. Therefore, we’ve created two Strava forward segments: one beginning just after you exit the pens to cover your first event lap, and the other beginning at the start/finish banner for additional laps.

Route details:
Distance: 9.7km (6.1 miles)
Elevation Gain: 120m (393′)
Strava Forward Segment (Pens to Banner)Strava Forward Segment (Banner to Banner)Strava Reverse Segment (Banner to Banner)

New York’s “Rising Empire” route is a climber’s delight, packing forward and reverse KOM efforts into a short span (they are only separated by less than 3km). Overall you will climb 1189′ on this route, just shy of the Empire State Building’s height of 1224′. Kind of puts the effort into perspective, doesn’t it?

This route travels north from the start pens, taking you to the north side of the park and onto glass roads to travel south over the Reservoir and onto the forward KOM. After that effort you are looped back around onto the reverse KOM, then down to ground level to go through the start/finish banner and do it all again if you’ve got the chutzpah.

Since this course travels north from the start pens, you do not ride through the start/finish banner until the end of the first lap. Therefore, we’ve created two Strava forward segments: one beginning just after you exit the pens to cover your first event lap, and the other beginning at the start/finish banner for additional laps.

Route details:
Distance: 20.7km (12.9 miles)
Elevation Gain: 362m (1189′)
Strava Segment (Pens to Banner)Strava Segment (Banner to Banner)

New York’s “The 6 Train” is the shortest route available for free-riding around NYC. Named for the most direct subway route between Grand Central Station and Central Park, this route covers the “middle loop” of Central Park’s three ground-level loop sections.

While this route is about as “flat” as NYC routes can get, it’s still best described as a rolling, curvy course with essentially no flat sections. You may be busy powering up the punchy hills, but take the time to smell the hot dogs and enjoy the fall colors. You’re in New York, baby! If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere!

Route details:
Distance: 6.4km (4 miles)
Elevation Gain: 61m (203′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment

New York’s “The Highline” is aptly named after Manhattan’s “High Line” elevated park, since the route keeps you on the elevated glass roads of Zwift’s futuristic NYC.

While the game places you at ground level to start, once you’re on the glass roads you will stay there for as many laps as you want to spin. Along the way, enjoy the sites of Central Park below you, including tennis courts, ballfields, and lots of fall foliage. The route is fairly tame in terms of climbing, except when it takes you over the forward KOM (1.36km, 6.4%) which tops out at 17% grade.

Route details:
Distance: 10.5km (6.5 miles)
Elevation Gain: 175m (576′)
Strava Forward SegmentStrava Reverse Segment