Hirschauer Turmweg

Hirschau, Bayern, Deutschland

10.1 miles (16.3 km) · 1,519 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirschauer Turmweg is a 10.1-mile loop route in Hirschau, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,519 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.7 miles gaining 480 feet at an average 5.2% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.1 mi (16.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,519 ft (463 m)
Average gain	150 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.9 mi, 533 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.9%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Hirschauer Turmweg

How much elevation gain does Hirschauer Turmweg have?

Hirschauer Turmweg has 1,519 ft (463 m) of elevation gain over 10.1 miles (16.3 km). That averages 150 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirschauer Turmweg?

The difficulty score for Hirschauer Turmweg is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirschauer Turmweg?

The longest climb on Hirschauer Turmweg runs 3.9 miles (6.3 km) and gains 533 ft (163 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.9%.