Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61

Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,705 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61 is a 8.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Frankenwald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,705 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 2.5 miles gaining 845 feet at an average 8.9% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,705 ft (520 m)
Average gain	210 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 451 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	59% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	10.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61

How much elevation gain does Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61 have?

Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61 has 1,705 ft (520 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 210 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61?

The difficulty score for Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61 is 10.5 of 100. That is harder than 71.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61?

The longest climb on Grafengehaiger-Weg KU 61 runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 451 ft (138 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.