Herkules Pfad

Altenhof am Hausruck, Oberösterreich, Österreich

14.4 miles (23.1 km) · 1,397 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Herkules Pfad is a 14.4-mile loop route in Altenhof am Hausruck, Oberösterreich, Österreich, gaining 1,397 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 433 feet at an average 6.2% grade. Approximately 88% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.4 mi (23.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,397 ft (426 m)
Average gain	97 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 255 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.6%
Runnable	88% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	67%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	4%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Herkules Pfad

How much elevation gain does Herkules Pfad have?

Herkules Pfad has 1,397 ft (426 m) of elevation gain over 14.4 miles (23.1 km). That averages 97 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Herkules Pfad?

The difficulty score for Herkules Pfad is 4.8 of 100. That is harder than 41.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 88% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Herkules Pfad?

The longest climb on Herkules Pfad runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 255 ft (78 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.6%.