Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

8.2 miles (13.1 km) · 1,704 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2 is a 8.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,704 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.2 miles gaining 614 feet at an average 9.7% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.2 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,704 ft (519 m)
Average gain	209 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	2.4 mi, 512 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2

How much elevation gain does Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2 have?

Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2 has 1,704 ft (519 m) of elevation gain over 8.2 miles (13.1 km). That averages 209 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2?

The difficulty score for Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2 is 9.7 of 100. That is harder than 68.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2?

The longest climb on Kulturweg Egloffstein No. 2 runs 2.4 miles (3.9 km) and gains 512 ft (156 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32%.