Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau)

Wüstenbuchau, Bayern, Deutschland

12.1 miles (19.5 km) · 1,609 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau) is a 12.1-mile loop route in Wüstenbuchau, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,609 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.3 miles gaining 790 feet at an average 3.9% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance12.1 mi (19.5 km)
Elevation gain1,609 ft (490 m)
Average gain133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb4.3 mi, 703 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade27.7%
Runnable79% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score7.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat43%
Mild uphill9%
Moderate uphill6%
Steep uphill11%
Mild downhill17%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill4%

Questions about Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau)

How much elevation gain does Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau) have?

Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau) has 1,609 ft (490 m) of elevation gain over 12.1 miles (19.5 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau)?

The difficulty score for Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau) is 7.1 of 100. That is harder than 56.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau)?

The longest climb on Buchauer Weg (Buchau/Thurnau) runs 4.3 miles (7.0 km) and gains 703 ft (214 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.7%.

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