Der Bliesgauer

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau, Saarland, Deutschland

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 1,233 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Der Bliesgauer is a 9.9-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,233 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 908 feet at an average 2.7% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,233 ft (376 m)
Average gain	125 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 610 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	27%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Der Bliesgauer

How much elevation gain does Der Bliesgauer have?

Der Bliesgauer has 1,233 ft (376 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 125 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Der Bliesgauer?

The difficulty score for Der Bliesgauer is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 53% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Der Bliesgauer?

The longest climb on Der Bliesgauer runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 610 ft (186 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.