Some explanation about the definition of "overall ascend"

[jclaudej]

Hello,

I don't understand how is calculated "overall ascend" in the application.
Is this really the difference in height, ie the cumulative realized during the runs ?

For example, in my hike I do a first ascent of 500 meters positive and after I descend 400 meters and goes up to 500 meters.

Normally the result should be + 1000 meters positive and - 400 meters in negative.


Is it correct ?

Because I do not feel that calculates what to do like that.

Kind regards

Jean Claude

[routeconverter]

For example, in my hike I do a first ascent of 500 meters positive and after I descend 400 meters and goes up to 500 meters.

Normally the result should be + 1000 meters positive and - 400 meters in negative.

Is it correct ?

Not always. RouteConverter sums up the positive and negative deltas between 2 subsequent positions.

[jclaudej]

Hello Christian,


Ok, now this is clear for me

I asked this question, because I use an application android ViewRanger GPS and I use your application for define my next ride in mountain bike.

And, each time, they are the big difference between RouteConverter and ViewRanger GPS who him add all elevations during my trip.

But this isn't a problem for me, just a surprise during my first trips  

Kind regards


Jean-Claude