Große Pelchenhofener Runde

Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, Deutschland

9.9 miles (15.9 km) · 1,161 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Große Pelchenhofener Runde is a 9.9-mile loop route in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,161 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 4.2 miles gaining 469 feet at an average 1.1% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a gradual climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.9 mi (15.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,161 ft (354 m)
Average gain	117 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 233 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	48%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Große Pelchenhofener Runde

How much elevation gain does Große Pelchenhofener Runde have?

Große Pelchenhofener Runde has 1,161 ft (354 m) of elevation gain over 9.9 miles (15.9 km). That averages 117 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Große Pelchenhofener Runde?

The difficulty score for Große Pelchenhofener Runde is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 49% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Große Pelchenhofener Runde?

The longest climb on Große Pelchenhofener Runde runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 233 ft (71 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.