Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
17.0 miles (27.4 km) · 1,947 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Esslinger Höhenweg (Germany) is a 17.0-mile loop route in Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,911 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 8.7 miles gaining 1,041 feet at an average 1.9% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.
| Distance | 17.0 mi (27.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,947 ft (594 m) |
| Average gain | 114 ft per mile (22 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 8.7 mi, 617 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 18.6% |
| Runnable | 80% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 1 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 6.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 26% |
| Mild uphill | 22% |
| Moderate uphill | 10% |
| Steep uphill | 5% |
| Mild downhill | 20% |
| Moderate downhill | 13% |
| Steep downhill | 5% |
Esslinger Höhenweg (Germany) has 1,947 ft (594 m) of elevation gain over 17.0 miles (27.4 km). That averages 114 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Esslinger Höhenweg (Germany) is 6.2 of 100. That is harder than 50.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Esslinger Höhenweg (Germany) runs 8.7 miles (14.0 km) and gains 617 ft (188 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.6%.
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