Hirschbergweg

Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

15.1 miles (24.3 km) · 1,728 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirschbergweg is a 15.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,728 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 594 feet at an average 6.3% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,728 ft (527 m)
Average gain	114 ft per mile (22 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 597 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	25.6%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Hirschbergweg

How much elevation gain does Hirschbergweg have?

Hirschbergweg has 1,728 ft (527 m) of elevation gain over 15.1 miles (24.3 km). That averages 114 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirschbergweg?

The difficulty score for Hirschbergweg is 6.2 of 100. That is harder than 50.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirschbergweg?

The longest climb on Hirschbergweg runs 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and gains 597 ft (182 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 25.6%.