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Tree GPS Art Running Route in Kabul — 19.2 km

A 19.2 km loop through Kabul that draws a tree when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 308 m in total, and covers a footprint about 2.5 km wide by 2.9 km tall.

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Distance19.2 km
Elevation gain308 m
Elevation loss307 m
Estimated time133 min
DifficultyChallenging
Average gradient1.6%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 308 m of ascent and 307 m of descent across 19.2 km, an average gradient of 1.6%.

Start point: 34.56365, 69.12791 — about 5.7 km north-west of the centre of Kabul. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs north-east0 m1795–1796 m
km 2Runs north-east-1 m1794–1796 m
km 3Runs north+3 m1795–1798 m
km 4Runs north-north-west+3 m1798–1802 m
km 5Runs north-east+5 m1801–1806 m
km 6Runs north-north-east+4 m1806–1811 m
km 7Runs north+3 m1809–1814 m
km 8Runs west+21 m1813–1833 m
km 9Runs north+7 m1833–1845 m
km 10Runs west+19 m1840–1871 m
km 11Runs south-south-west+23 m1850–1882 m
km 12Runs west+30 m1877–1920 m
km 13Runs south-west-7 m1872–1964 m
km 14Runs south-south-east-67 m1837–1904 m
km 15Runs east-south-east-11 m1818–1837 m
km 16Runs south-2 m1818–1826 m
km 17Runs south-east-8 m1815–1823 m
km 18Runs south-south-east-5 m1810–1815 m
km 19Runs south-east-13 m1797–1810 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. 0.10 km — turn right, then continue east.
  2. 0.36 km — turn sharp left, then continue west.
  3. 0.63 km — turn right, then continue north.
  4. 0.75 km — turn right, then continue east.
  5. 0.95 km — turn left, then continue north.
  6. 1.07 km — turn left, then continue east.
  7. 1.35 km — turn right, then continue east.
  8. 1.50 km — turn left, then continue north.
  9. 1.73 km — turn right, then continue east.
  10. 1.91 km — turn left, then continue north.
  11. 2.19 km — turn right, then continue north.
  12. 2.38 km — turn right, then continue north.
  13. 2.61 km — turn left, then continue north.
  14. 2.82 km — turn right, then continue east.
  15. 3.10 km — turn right, then continue east.
  16. 3.43 km — turn right, then continue north.
  17. 3.55 km — turn left, then continue west.
  18. 3.73 km — turn right, then continue north.
  19. 3.96 km — turn left, then continue north.
  20. 4.13 km — turn left, then continue north.
  21. 4.26 km — turn right, then continue east.
  22. 4.38 km — turn left, then continue north.
  23. 4.51 km — turn right, then continue east.
  24. 4.63 km — turn left, then continue north.

Difficulty and terrain

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

Best months: April and October: average highs of 19–22°C and about 42 mm of rain a month (Open-Meteo historical archive 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 tree appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the tree route in Kabul?
The tree covers 19.2 km with 308 m of ascent and 307 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 133 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 2.5 km east to west and 2.9 km north to south across Kabul.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at 34.56365, 69.12791 — roughly 5.7 km north-west of the centre of Kabul. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.
Tree GPS Art Running Route in Kabul — 19.2 km | ShapeMiles