Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
17.3 miles (27.9 km) · 4,782 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Heidelberger Skyrace – Heidelberg Heights (Germany) is a 17.3-mile loop route in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 4,782 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 1,707 feet at an average 16.4% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.
| Distance | 17.3 mi (27.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 4,782 ft (1,458 m) |
| Average gain | 276 ft per mile (52 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.4 mi, 951 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 46.6% |
| Runnable | 46% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 11.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 21% |
| Mild uphill | 7% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 16% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 7% |
| Steep downhill | 27% |
Heidelberger Skyrace – Heidelberg Heights (Germany) has 4,782 ft (1,458 m) of elevation gain over 17.3 miles (27.9 km). That averages 276 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Heidelberger Skyrace – Heidelberg Heights (Germany) is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Heidelberger Skyrace – Heidelberg Heights (Germany) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 951 ft (290 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 46.6%.
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