Bachstelze

Naturpark Frankenhöhe, Bayern, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.5 km) · 675 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bachstelze is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Frankenhöhe, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 675 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 342 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Approximately 91% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.5 km)
Elevation gain	675 ft (206 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 236 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.6%
Runnable	91% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	63%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Bachstelze

How much elevation gain does Bachstelze have?

Bachstelze has 675 ft (206 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.5 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bachstelze?

The difficulty score for Bachstelze is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 32.1% 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 Bachstelze?

The longest climb on Bachstelze runs 2.3 miles (3.8 km) and gains 236 ft (72 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.6%.