How many calories does hiking burn
An hour of hiking burns about 440 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
These numbers are for an adult of about 70 kg. Weigh more and you burn more, weigh less and it's a bit less.
An hour is about 440 kcal and three hours is 1,325. That's walking on hills and rough paths, which works a lot harder than a stroll along the high street.
A day in the Lakes or the Peaks burns plenty, and you'll be hungry at the end of it. That's fine, the pub lunch is part of the walk.
Tips
- 1Pack a proper lunch so you're not relying on whatever the café at the top has left.
- 2Pick a circular route near you for a weekend morning, you don't need a mountain.
- 3Take the steeper path when there's a choice. Your legs will tell you it counts.
Just type it
hiked 3 hours
In Caltype you type what you ate like a note to yourself, and it's counted for you. No weighing, no scrolling through a database.
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Questions
How many calories does a three hour hike burn?
About 1,325 kcal for someone of 70 kg on hilly ground.
Does carrying a rucksack burn more?
A bit, yes. Extra weight on your back works much like being heavier, so you burn more than the 440 an hour.
How do I log a hike in Caltype?
Type "hiked 3 hours" and the calories are added back to your day.
