Holzlandweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

21.0 miles (33.8 km) · 3,364 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Holzlandweg is a 21.0-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 3,364 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 732 feet at an average 6.3% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	21.0 mi (33.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,364 ft (1,025 m)
Average gain	160 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 397 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.7%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Holzlandweg

How much elevation gain does Holzlandweg have?

Holzlandweg has 3,364 ft (1,025 m) of elevation gain over 21.0 miles (33.8 km). That averages 160 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Holzlandweg?

The difficulty score for Holzlandweg is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Holzlandweg?

The longest climb on Holzlandweg runs 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and gains 397 ft (121 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.7%.