Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg

Sankt Leonhard am Forst, Niederösterreich, Österreich

22.1 miles (35.6 km) · 2,797 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg is a 22.1-mile loop route in Sankt Leonhard am Forst, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 2,797 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 561 feet at an average 5.8% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.1 mi (35.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,797 ft (852 m)
Average gain	127 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 895 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.5%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg

How much elevation gain does Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg have?

Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg has 2,797 ft (852 m) of elevation gain over 22.1 miles (35.6 km). That averages 127 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg?

The difficulty score for Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 54% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg?

The longest climb on Hiesberg-Melktal-Rundweg runs 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and gains 895 ft (273 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.5%.