Brockenlauf

Nationalpark Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 3,037 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Brockenlauf is a 16.1-mile loop route in Nationalpark Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland, gaining 3,037 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 8.7 miles gaining 2,995 feet at an average 6.3% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain	3,037 ft (926 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	8.7 mi, 2,907 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.2%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	7%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Brockenlauf

How much elevation gain does Brockenlauf have?

Brockenlauf has 3,037 ft (926 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Brockenlauf?

The difficulty score for Brockenlauf is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Brockenlauf?

The longest climb on Brockenlauf runs 8.7 miles (14.0 km) and gains 2,907 ft (886 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.2%.