Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany)

Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Bayern, Deutschland

15.1 miles (24.2 km) · 2,842 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany) is a 15.1-mile loop route in Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 2,821 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 1,272 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,842 ft (866 m)
Average gain	189 ft per mile (36 m per km)
Longest climb	8.9 mi, 923 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.5%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany) have?

Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany) has 2,842 ft (866 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.2 km). That averages 189 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany) is 10.6 of 100. That is harder than 71.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany)?

The longest climb on Fichtelgebirge Loop (Germany) runs 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and gains 923 ft (281 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.5%.