Hochwald Acht

Saar-Hunsrück, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 1,256 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Hochwald Acht is a 11.2-mile loop route in Saar-Hunsrück, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,256 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 827 feet at an average 4.6% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,256 ft (383 m)
Average gain	113 ft per mile (21 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 578 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.5%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Hochwald Acht

How much elevation gain does Hochwald Acht have?

Hochwald Acht has 1,256 ft (383 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 113 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hochwald Acht?

The difficulty score for Hochwald Acht is 6.7 of 100. That is harder than 54% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hochwald Acht?

The longest climb on Hochwald Acht runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 578 ft (176 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.5%.