Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 1,030 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg is a 8.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,030 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.3 miles gaining 370 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,030 ft (314 m)
Average gain	121 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 169 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.1%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg

How much elevation gain does Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg have?

Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg has 1,030 ft (314 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 121 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg?

The difficulty score for Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg is 6.3 of 100. That is harder than 51.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg?

The longest climb on Glashütten Höhen-Rundweg runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 169 ft (52 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.1%.