Bären-Steig

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,919 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,919 ft (585 m)
Average gain	225 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	2.0 mi, 743 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.4%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	26%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Bären-Steig

How much elevation gain does Bären-Steig have?

Bären-Steig has 1,919 ft (585 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 225 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bären-Steig?

The difficulty score for Bären-Steig is 10.1 of 100. That is harder than 74.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bären-Steig?

The longest climb on Bären-Steig runs 2.0 miles (3.2 km) and gains 743 ft (227 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.