German Ridge Trail: Full Loop

IN, USA

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 2,259 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

German Ridge Trail: Full Loop is a 17.6-mile loop route in IN, USA, gaining 2,259 feet of elevation. The route follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 549 feet at an average 2.6% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,259 ft (688 m)
Average gain	128 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 274 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.3%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	30%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about German Ridge Trail: Full Loop

How much elevation gain does German Ridge Trail: Full Loop have?

German Ridge Trail: Full Loop has 2,259 ft (688 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 128 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is German Ridge Trail: Full Loop?

The difficulty score for German Ridge Trail: Full Loop is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 55% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on German Ridge Trail: Full Loop?

The longest climb on German Ridge Trail: Full Loop runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 274 ft (83 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.3%.