Hirschbergsteig

Naturpark Bayerischer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 853 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirschbergsteig is a 10.5-mile loop route in Naturpark Bayerischer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 853 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 3.8 miles gaining 486 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 94% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain	853 ft (260 m)
Average gain	81 ft per mile (15 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 284 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.8%
Runnable	94% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	4.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	59%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	1%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Hirschbergsteig

How much elevation gain does Hirschbergsteig have?

Hirschbergsteig has 853 ft (260 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 81 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirschbergsteig?

The difficulty score for Hirschbergsteig is 4.2 of 100. That is harder than 37.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 94% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirschbergsteig?

The longest climb on Hirschbergsteig runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 284 ft (87 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.8%.