Alsfeld A3

Unknown

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 840 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Alsfeld A3 is a 12.3-mile loop route in Unknown, gaining 840 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 258 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	840 ft (256 m)
Average gain	68 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 718 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	9.4%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	4%
Mild downhill	34%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about Alsfeld A3

How much elevation gain does Alsfeld A3 have?

Alsfeld A3 has 840 ft (256 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 68 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Alsfeld A3?

The difficulty score for Alsfeld A3 is 3 of 100. That is harder than 30.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Alsfeld A3?

The longest climb on Alsfeld A3 runs 7.1 miles (11.5 km) and gains 718 ft (219 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 9.4%.