Elchweg

Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

11.7 miles (18.9 km) · 910 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Elchweg is a 11.7-mile loop route in Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 910 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 502 feet at an average 2.2% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.9 km)
Elevation gain	910 ft (277 m)
Average gain	78 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 306 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	8.9%
Runnable	92% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	66%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Elchweg

How much elevation gain does Elchweg have?

Elchweg has 910 ft (277 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.9 km). That averages 78 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Elchweg?

The difficulty score for Elchweg is 4.1 of 100. That is harder than 37% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Elchweg?

The longest climb on Elchweg runs 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and gains 306 ft (93 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 8.9%.