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Hand GPS Art Running Route in Jakarta — 16.1 km

A 16.1 km loop through Jakarta that draws a hand when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 7 m in total, and covers a footprint about 3.4 km wide by 3.2 km tall.

Distance16.1 km
Elevation gain7 m
Elevation loss9 m
Estimated time97 min
DifficultyModerate
Average gradient0%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile
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Along the line: 7 m of ascent and 9 m of descent across 16.1 km, an average gradient of 0%.

Start point: -6.17886, 106.84291 — about 2.3 km east of the centre of Jakarta. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

SplitHeadingElevation changeRange
km 1Runs south-south-east-3 m8–12 m
km 2Runs south-east-1 m8–9 m
km 3Runs east+1 m8–10 m
km 4Runs south-south-west+2 m8–12 m
km 5Runs south-south-east+1 m11–13 m
km 6Runs east0 m12–15 m
km 7Runs north-east-1 m11–13 m
km 8Runs north-east-3 m9–13 m
km 9Runs north-north-east-1 m8–10 m
km 10Runs north-1 m8–9 m
km 11Runs west-north-west+1 m8–9 m
km 12Runs north-west-1 m6–9 m
km 13Runs west-1 m6–8 m
km 14Runs west-1 m6–8 m
km 15Runs south-west+1 m6–7 m
km 16Runs south-west+3 m5–9 m
km 16Runs north-east0 m9–9 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 left, then continue east-south-east.
  2. 0.46 km — turn sharp left, then continue north-east.
  3. 0.60 km — turn sharp right, then continue east.
  4. 0.77 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  5. 0.93 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
  6. 1.14 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
  7. 1.34 km — turn right, then continue south.
  8. 1.55 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  9. 1.72 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
  10. 1.84 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  11. 2.09 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
  12. 2.23 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
  13. 2.39 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  14. 2.60 km — turn sharp right, then continue south-south-east.
  15. 2.89 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
  16. 3.01 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
  17. 3.15 km — turn left, then continue south-south-west.
  18. 3.31 km — turn right, then continue west.
  19. 3.48 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-east.
  20. 3.67 km — turn left, then continue south-east.
  21. 3.88 km — turn sharp right, then continue north-west.
  22. 4.18 km — turn sharp left, then continue south.
  23. 4.34 km — turn right, then continue south.
  24. 4.56 km — turn left, then continue east.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 16.1 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

Surface: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Best months: Year-round, based on local weather and race calendar.

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 hand appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the hand route in Jakarta?
The hand covers 16.1 km with 7 m of ascent and 9 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 97 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 3.2 km north to south across Jakarta.
Where does the route start?
The start point is at -6.17886, 106.84291 — roughly 2.3 km east of the centre of Jakarta. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.