Allemendingen - Pappelau

Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

9.8 miles (15.8 km) · 710 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Allemendingen - Pappelau is a 9.8-mile loop route in Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 710 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.4 miles gaining 314 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.8 km)
Elevation gain	710 ft (216 m)
Average gain	72 ft per mile (14 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 157 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	76%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Allemendingen - Pappelau

How much elevation gain does Allemendingen - Pappelau have?

Allemendingen - Pappelau has 710 ft (216 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.8 km). That averages 72 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Allemendingen - Pappelau?

The difficulty score for Allemendingen - Pappelau is 4.5 of 100. That is harder than 39.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 91% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Allemendingen - Pappelau?

The longest climb on Allemendingen - Pappelau runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 157 ft (48 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.