FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland

10.4 miles (16.8 km) · 1,440 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg is a 10.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 1,440 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.8 miles gaining 550 feet at an average 3.8% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,440 ft (439 m)
Average gain	138 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 487 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.3%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg

How much elevation gain does FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg have?

FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg has 1,440 ft (439 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.8 km). That averages 138 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg?

The difficulty score for FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg?

The longest climb on FrankenwaldSteigla Grenzer-Weg runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 487 ft (148 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.3%.