Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland
12.0 miles (19.4 km) · 3,196 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Goldlauter-Heidersbach-Rundwanderweg is a 12.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 3,196 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 869 feet at an average 6.7% grade. Only 38% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 12.0 mi (19.4 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Average gain | 266 ft per mile (50 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 2.3 mi, 482 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 30.6% |
| Runnable | 38% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 1 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 15.8 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 6% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 27% |
| Steep uphill | 15% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 12% |
| Steep downhill | 20% |
Goldlauter-Heidersbach-Rundwanderweg has 3,196 ft (974 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.4 km). That averages 266 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Goldlauter-Heidersbach-Rundwanderweg is 15.8 of 100. That is harder than 84.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 38% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Goldlauter-Heidersbach-Rundwanderweg runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 482 ft (147 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.6%.
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