Forkel-Weg KU 35

Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 1,435 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Forkel-Weg KU 35 is a 10.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,435 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 4.6 miles gaining 982 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 75% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,435 ft (437 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 883 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.9%
Runnable	75% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	23%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Forkel-Weg KU 35

How much elevation gain does Forkel-Weg KU 35 have?

Forkel-Weg KU 35 has 1,435 ft (437 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Forkel-Weg KU 35?

The difficulty score for Forkel-Weg KU 35 is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 75% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Forkel-Weg KU 35?

The longest climb on Forkel-Weg KU 35 runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 883 ft (269 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.