Flößersteig

Nationalpark Sächsische Schweiz, Sachsen, Deutschland

13.8 miles (22.2 km) · 1,451 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.8 mi (22.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,451 ft (442 m)
Average gain	105 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 254 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27.2%
Runnable	82% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	66%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Flößersteig

How much elevation gain does Flößersteig have?

Flößersteig has 1,451 ft (442 m) of elevation gain over 13.8 miles (22.2 km). That averages 105 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Flößersteig?

The difficulty score for Flößersteig is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 82% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Flößersteig?

The longest climb on Flößersteig runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 254 ft (77 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27.2%.