Estimate Calories Burned While Hiking
Hiking is one of the most effective outdoor activities for improving fitness, burning calories, and enjoying nature. However, many hikers wonder how many calories they actually burn on the trail. This Hiking Calorie Burn Calculator helps you estimate your calorie burn based on your weight, hiking duration, and terrain difficulty.
Whether you are hiking for weight loss, fitness tracking, or trip planning, understanding your calorie expenditure can help you plan meals, hydration, and energy levels more effectively.
Why a Hiking Calorie Burn Calculator Is Important
Calories burned during hiking vary depending on body weight, trail difficulty, and time spent hiking. Walking on flat terrain burns fewer calories than climbing steep or rocky trails. This calculator gives you a quick and reliable estimate so you can plan smarter and hike safer.
How to Use the Hiking Calorie Burn Calculator
Enter your body weight in kilograms
Enter the duration of your hike in hours
Select the trail difficulty
Click the “Calculate Calories” button
Your estimated calorie burn will appear instantly.
Real-World Example
A hiker weighing 70 kg hiking for 2 hours on a moderate trail may burn approximately 900 calories. On a steep mountain trail, the calorie burn could be significantly higher.
Hiking Calorie Burn Calculator
Estimate calories burned while hiking based on your body weight, hike duration, and intensity.
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