Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg

Naturpark Pöllauer Tal, Steiermark, Österreich

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,924 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg is a 9.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Pöllauer Tal, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 1,924 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 1,141 feet at an average 10.6% grade. About 55% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,924 ft (586 m)
Average gain	213 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.1 mi, 148 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.3%
Runnable	55% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg

How much elevation gain does Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg have?

Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg has 1,924 ft (586 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 213 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg?

The difficulty score for Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg?

The longest climb on Hirschbirnenweg Pöllauberg runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and gains 148 ft (45 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.3%.