Franziskusweg (große Route)

Lanzenkirchen, Niederösterreich, Österreich

24.8 miles (39.9 km) · 1,286 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Franziskusweg (große Route) is a 24.8-mile loop route in Lanzenkirchen, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 1,286 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.7 miles gaining 590 feet at an average 8.7% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.8 mi (39.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,286 ft (392 m)
Average gain	52 ft per mile (10 m per km)
Longest climb	9.7 mi, 381 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.7%
Runnable	95% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	2.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	58%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Franziskusweg (große Route)

How much elevation gain does Franziskusweg (große Route) have?

Franziskusweg (große Route) has 1,286 ft (392 m) of elevation gain over 24.8 miles (39.9 km). That averages 52 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Franziskusweg (große Route)?

The difficulty score for Franziskusweg (große Route) is 2.5 of 100. That is harder than 26.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 95% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Franziskusweg (große Route)?

The longest climb on Franziskusweg (große Route) runs 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and gains 381 ft (116 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.7%.