Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke

Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland

8.7 miles (14.0 km) · 1,470 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke is a 8.7-mile loop route in Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,470 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 901 feet at an average 4.9% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,470 ft (448 m)
Average gain	169 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 721 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke

How much elevation gain does Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke have?

Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke has 1,470 ft (448 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.0 km). That averages 169 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke?

The difficulty score for Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% 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 Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke?

The longest climb on Frankenwaldsteigla Schwarzenbacher Weitblicke runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 721 ft (220 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.