Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg

Naturpark Schönbuch, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

23.4 miles (37.7 km) · 989 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg is a 23.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Schönbuch, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 989 feet of elevation. The route follows a front-loaded elevation profile, finishing 144 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 11.9 miles gaining 427 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	23.4 mi (37.7 km)
Elevation gain	989 ft (301 m)
Average gain	42 ft per mile (8 m per km)
Longest climb	11.9 mi, 347 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.5%
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Front-loaded climb
Difficulty score	2.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	74%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg

How much elevation gain does Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg have?

Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg has 989 ft (301 m) of elevation gain over 23.4 miles (37.7 km). That averages 42 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg?

The difficulty score for Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg is 2.3 of 100. That is harder than 25.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg?

The longest climb on Blauer Balken Holzgerlingen - Goldersbachtal Mönchberg runs 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and gains 347 ft (106 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.5%.