Hauensteiner Schusterpfad

Südwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,757 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hauensteiner Schusterpfad is a 9.4-mile loop route in Südwestpfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,716 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 2.3 miles gaining 640 feet at an average 4.2% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,757 ft (536 m)
Average gain	186 ft per mile (35 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 570 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.5%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Hauensteiner Schusterpfad

How much elevation gain does Hauensteiner Schusterpfad have?

Hauensteiner Schusterpfad has 1,757 ft (536 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 186 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hauensteiner Schusterpfad?

The difficulty score for Hauensteiner Schusterpfad is 8.7 of 100. That is harder than 64% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% 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 Schusterpfad?

The longest climb on Hauensteiner Schusterpfad runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 570 ft (174 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.5%.