Bienen und Naturlehrpfad

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland

12.2 miles (19.6 km) · 2,025 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bienen und Naturlehrpfad is a 12.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,025 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 1,228 feet at an average 6.9% grade. About 64% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.2 mi (19.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,025 ft (617 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 718 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.6%
Runnable	64% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Bienen und Naturlehrpfad

How much elevation gain does Bienen und Naturlehrpfad have?

Bienen und Naturlehrpfad has 2,025 ft (617 m) of elevation gain over 12.2 miles (19.6 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bienen und Naturlehrpfad?

The difficulty score for Bienen und Naturlehrpfad is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 64% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bienen und Naturlehrpfad?

The longest climb on Bienen und Naturlehrpfad runs 4.6 miles (7.5 km) and gains 718 ft (219 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.6%.