Besen

Löchgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

15.2 miles (24.5 km) · 1,009 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Besen is a 15.2-mile loop route in Löchgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,009 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 419 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.2 mi (24.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,009 ft (308 m)
Average gain	66 ft per mile (13 m per km)
Longest climb	8.0 mi, 450 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	10.4%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	3.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	69%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	0%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Besen

How much elevation gain does Besen have?

Besen has 1,009 ft (308 m) of elevation gain over 15.2 miles (24.5 km). That averages 66 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Besen?

The difficulty score for Besen is 3.3 of 100. That is harder than 31.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Besen?

The longest climb on Besen runs 8.0 miles (12.9 km) and gains 450 ft (137 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 10.4%.