Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
27.1 miles (43.6 km) · 1,692 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Heidenheim - Schalkstetten is a 27.1-mile loop route in Geopark Schwäbische Alb, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,692 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 406 feet at an average 6.6% grade. Approximately 92% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 27.1 mi (43.6 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,692 ft (516 m) |
| Average gain | 62 ft per mile (12 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.8 mi, 253 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 20.5% |
| Runnable | 92% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 3.9 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 72% |
| Mild uphill | 9% |
| Moderate uphill | 3% |
| Steep uphill | 3% |
| Mild downhill | 7% |
| Moderate downhill | 4% |
| Steep downhill | 3% |
Heidenheim - Schalkstetten has 1,692 ft (516 m) of elevation gain over 27.1 miles (43.6 km). That averages 62 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Heidenheim - Schalkstetten is 3.9 of 100. That is harder than 36% of routes at a similar distance. About 92% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Heidenheim - Schalkstetten runs 3.8 miles (6.2 km) and gains 253 ft (77 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.
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