Grenzweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

12.8 miles (20.6 km) · 1,796 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grenzweg is a 12.8-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,796 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 3.4 miles gaining 678 feet at an average 2.0% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.8 mi (20.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,796 ft (548 m)
Average gain	140 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 368 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	27%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Grenzweg

How much elevation gain does Grenzweg have?

Grenzweg has 1,796 ft (548 m) of elevation gain over 12.8 miles (20.6 km). That averages 140 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grenzweg?

The difficulty score for Grenzweg is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grenzweg?

The longest climb on Grenzweg runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 368 ft (112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 27%.