Grüner Punkt

Geising, Sachsen, Deutschland

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 2,282 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Grüner Punkt is a 16.1-mile loop route in Geising, Sachsen, Deutschland, gaining 2,282 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.3 miles gaining 843 feet at an average 1.8% grade. Approximately 74% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,282 ft (696 m)
Average gain	142 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 536 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.1%
Runnable	74% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	10%
Mild uphill	28%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Grüner Punkt

How much elevation gain does Grüner Punkt have?

Grüner Punkt has 2,282 ft (696 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 142 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Grüner Punkt?

The difficulty score for Grüner Punkt is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 74% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Grüner Punkt?

The longest climb on Grüner Punkt runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 536 ft (163 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.1%.