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Bird GPS Art Running Route in አዲስ አበባ — 14.7 km

A 14.7 km loop through አዲስ አበባ that draws a bird when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 228 m in total, and covers a footprint about 3.4 km wide by 2.8 km tall.

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Distance14.7 km
Elevation gain228 m
Elevation loss222 m
Estimated time102 min
DifficultyChallenging
Average gradient1.6%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 228 m of ascent and 222 m of descent across 14.7 km, an average gradient of 1.6%.

Start point: 9.0391, 38.72207 — about 3.1 km west-north-west of the centre of አዲስ አበባ. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs south-24 m2438–2470 m
km 2Runs south-19 m2413–2446 m
km 3Runs north-east+36 m2426–2462 m
km 4Runs east-north-east+10 m2462–2472 m
km 5Runs east-south-east-11 m2456–2472 m
km 6Runs east-30 m2431–2461 m
km 7Runs east-south-east+8 m2429–2443 m
km 8Runs north+30 m2438–2469 m
km 9Runs west-north-west+7 m2463–2475 m
km 10Runs north-north-west+29 m2475–2505 m
km 11Runs north-west+34 m2505–2539 m
km 12Runs west-north-west+23 m2536–2565 m
km 13Runs south-south-west-46 m2516–2563 m
km 14Runs south-west-30 m2487–2516 m
km 14.7Runs south-west-12 m2474–2487 m

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

  1. 0.07 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  2. 0.35 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
  3. 0.55 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
  4. 0.79 km — turn sharp left, then continue east.
  5. 0.94 km — turn right, then continue south.
  6. 1.07 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  7. 1.20 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
  8. 1.40 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  9. 1.58 km — turn left, then continue south.
  10. 1.89 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
  11. 2.04 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
  12. 2.19 km — turn right, then continue east-south-east.
  13. 2.55 km — turn right, then continue east-south-east.
  14. 2.91 km — turn right, then continue east.
  15. 3.06 km — turn right, then continue south.
  16. 3.21 km — turn left, then continue north.
  17. 3.56 km — turn left, then continue north.
  18. 3.87 km — turn sharp left, then continue north-north-west.
  19. 4.00 km — turn left, then continue north.
  20. 4.14 km — turn left, then continue north.
  21. 4.31 km — turn sharp right, then continue south-east.
  22. 4.58 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
  23. 4.82 km — turn left, then continue east.
  24. 5.02 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.

Difficulty and terrain

Challenging. About 16 m of climb per kilometre. Rolling terrain that rewards steady effort rather than even pacing.

Best months: ኦክቶበር–ፌብሩዋሪ፦ አማካይ ከፍተኛ ሙቀት 20–22°C፣ ወርሃዊ የዝናብ መጠን ወደ 18 ሚሊ ሜትር (ምንጭ፦ Open-Meteo 2020-2024)።

How to run this shape

  1. Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
  2. Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
  3. Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
  4. Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
  5. Upload to Strava and the bird appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the bird route in አዲስ አበባ?
The bird covers 14.7 km with 228 m of ascent and 222 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 102 minutes plus stops.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?
Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
How accurate is the drawing?
The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 3.4 km east to west and 2.8 km north to south across አዲስ አበባ.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 9.0391, 38.72207 — roughly 3.1 km west-north-west of the centre of አዲስ አበባ. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Bird GPS Art Running Route in አዲስ አበባ — 14.7 km | ShapeMiles