Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife)

Sulzbach/Saar, Saarland, Deutschland

8.1 miles (13.0 km) · 1,084 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife) is a 8.1-mile loop route in Sulzbach/Saar, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,084 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 1.9 miles gaining 442 feet at an average 5.6% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance8.1 mi (13.0 km)
Elevation gain1,084 ft (330 m)
Average gain134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb5.1 mi, 393 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade15%
Runnable69% of the route
Climbs / descents2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score8.4 of 100
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Route shapeLoop
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Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat43%
Mild uphill4%
Moderate uphill14%
Steep uphill8%
Mild downhill14%
Moderate downhill8%
Steep downhill9%

Questions about Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife)

How much elevation gain does Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife) have?

Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife) has 1,084 ft (330 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.0 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife)?

The difficulty score for Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife) is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife)?

The longest climb on Karl-May-Weg (Sulzbacher Schleife) runs 5.1 miles (8.3 km) and gains 393 ft (120 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 15%.

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