Hauensteiner Höhenweg

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

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 1,573 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hauensteiner Höhenweg is a 10.8-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,573 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 2.1 miles gaining 531 feet at an average 6.9% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,573 ft (479 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 193 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.9%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Hauensteiner Höhenweg

How much elevation gain does Hauensteiner Höhenweg have?

Hauensteiner Höhenweg has 1,573 ft (479 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hauensteiner Höhenweg?

The difficulty score for Hauensteiner Höhenweg is 7.7 of 100. That is harder than 59.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hauensteiner Höhenweg?

The longest climb on Hauensteiner Höhenweg runs 2.1 miles (3.5 km) and gains 193 ft (59 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.9%.