Busenberger Holzschuhpfad

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

12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 2,931 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Busenberger Holzschuhpfad is a 12.8-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,931 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 867 feet at an average 9.1% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,931 ft (893 m)
Average gain	229 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	3.5 mi, 190 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.1%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	21%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Busenberger Holzschuhpfad

How much elevation gain does Busenberger Holzschuhpfad have?

Busenberger Holzschuhpfad has 2,931 ft (893 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 229 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Busenberger Holzschuhpfad?

The difficulty score for Busenberger Holzschuhpfad is 10.4 of 100. That is harder than 71.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Busenberger Holzschuhpfad?

The longest climb on Busenberger Holzschuhpfad runs 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and gains 190 ft (58 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.1%.