Benediktinerpfad

Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland

9.2 miles (14.7 km) · 1,483 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Benediktinerpfad is a 9.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 1,483 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 513 feet at an average 3.3% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,483 ft (452 m)
Average gain	162 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 431 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Benediktinerpfad

How much elevation gain does Benediktinerpfad have?

Benediktinerpfad has 1,483 ft (452 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.7 km). That averages 162 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Benediktinerpfad?

The difficulty score for Benediktinerpfad is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Benediktinerpfad?

The longest climb on Benediktinerpfad runs 4.1 miles (6.5 km) and gains 431 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.3%.