BlasiusSteig

Dorndorf, Hessen, Deutschland

11.9 miles (19.2 km) · 1,694 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

BlasiusSteig is a 11.9-mile loop route in Dorndorf, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,694 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.3 miles gaining 1,448 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	11.9 mi (19.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,694 ft (516 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	7.3 mi, 828 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.7%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	13%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about BlasiusSteig

How much elevation gain does BlasiusSteig have?

BlasiusSteig has 1,694 ft (516 m) of elevation gain over 11.9 miles (19.2 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is BlasiusSteig?

The difficulty score for BlasiusSteig is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on BlasiusSteig?

The longest climb on BlasiusSteig runs 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and gains 828 ft (252 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.7%.