Geologischer Pfad Polsingen

Geopark Ries, Bayern, Deutschland

14.8 miles (23.8 km) · 1,510 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Geologischer Pfad Polsingen is a 14.8-mile loop route in Geopark Ries, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,510 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 7.4 miles gaining 888 feet at an average 1.0% grade. Approximately 90% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.8 mi (23.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,510 ft (460 m)
Average gain	102 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.6 mi, 249 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.3%
Runnable	90% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	19%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Geologischer Pfad Polsingen

How much elevation gain does Geologischer Pfad Polsingen have?

Geologischer Pfad Polsingen has 1,510 ft (460 m) of elevation gain over 14.8 miles (23.8 km). That averages 102 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Geologischer Pfad Polsingen?

The difficulty score for Geologischer Pfad Polsingen is 4.9 of 100. That is harder than 42.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 90% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Geologischer Pfad Polsingen?

The longest climb on Geologischer Pfad Polsingen runs 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and gains 249 ft (76 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.3%.