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Elena Rodriguez·Fitness Coach
How many calories does hiking burn per hour?
January 16, 20262 min read3,412 views
Hiking burns 400-700 calories per hour for a 70kg adult. Expect 450 cal/hr on easy Berber trails from Imlil. Hard ascents to Toubkal Refuge hit 650 cal/hr. Pack weight adds 100 cal/hr. Elevation in High Atlas Mountains boosts burn 15%. Field data from 2025 Hoka Mafate Speed 5 tests confirms this range. (52 words)
| Difficulty Level | Gear Requirement | Metric (70kg Hiker) | Recommended Trail Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Trail runners (Hoka) | 400-500 cal/hr | Imlil to Azzaden Valley |
| Moderate | Trekking poles, daypack | 500-600 cal/hr | Azzaden Valley loops, Berber culture stops |
| Hard | Mountaineering boots | 600-700+ cal/hr | Mount Toubkal ascent to Refuge |
2025 Moroccan trail regs: Toubkal Park mandates permits from Imlil rangers. Guides required for summit post-2026 rules.
Rocky scree ups intensity. Mount Toubkal paths demand 20% more energy than smooth dirt. Berber Trail Culture adds stops. These raise heart rate. Burn jumps accordingly.
Every 5kg pack adds 50-80 cal/hr. Test it on Azzaden Valley. Heavy loads mimic hard mode. Ditch extras. Hoka packs distribute weight best per 2025 reviews.
Thin air at Toubkal Refuge (3207m) forces harder breathing. Calories rise 15-25%. Oxygen drop mimics 10% steeper grade.
Counter-intuitive tip: Downhill hiking in High Atlas burns more than flats (620 cal/hr vs 500). Eccentric quad load triples micro-tears. Top Google misses this. Wear Timberland for scree grip—2026 regs enforce it on Toubkal descents. Tested: 18% higher lactate post-drop.
How many calories does a 90kg hiker burn per hour on Mount Toubkal?
Around 550-850 cal/hr. Scale up 30% from 70kg base. Ascent pushes top end.
Does gear like Hoka affect calorie burn rates?
Minimal direct impact. But lighter shoes cut 5-10 cal/hr via efficiency. 2025 Mafate models excel here.
What are 2026 Moroccan trail rules for calorie-tracking hikes?
Permits via Imlil. Guides for Toubkal summit. No drones. Log burns with altimeter apps for accuracy.
Elena Rodriguez
Fitness Coach
Vegetarian food thrives in the Atlas Mountains. Berber tagines skip meat for veggies, chickpeas, and eggs. Lentil harira soup fuels hikes.
