Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck)

Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

12.4 miles (19.9 km) · 1,453 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck) is a 12.4 mile loop route located in Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland. The route climbs 1,453 feet and descends 1,451 feet. The longest climb spans 2.8 miles with 270 feet of gain. Elevation gain averages 119 feet per mile. 78% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. The course features very hilly terrain. The course difficulty of 7.6 puts it in the top 46.4% of challenging routes at this distance. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Baden-Württemberg.

Route facts

Distance	12.4 mi (19.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,453 ft (443 m)
Average gain	118 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 461 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.7%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	63%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck)

How much elevation gain does Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck) have?

Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck) has 1,453 ft (443 m) of elevation gain over 12.4 miles (19.9 km). That averages 118 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck)?

The difficulty score for Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck) is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck)?

The longest climb on Aeusserer Zugangsweg des Schwäbischen Albvereins (blaues Dreieck) runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) and gains 461 ft (140 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.7%.