Kyffhäuserweg

Kyffhäuserland, Thüringen, Deutschland

20.2 miles (32.5 km) · 3,535 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kyffhäuserweg is a 20.2-mile loop route in Kyffhäuserland, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 3,535 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.2 miles gaining 1,460 feet at an average 7.5% grade. About 67% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.2 mi (32.5 km)
Elevation gain	3,535 ft (1,078 m)
Average gain	175 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 764 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29%
Runnable	67% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	9.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Kyffhäuserweg

How much elevation gain does Kyffhäuserweg have?

Kyffhäuserweg has 3,535 ft (1,078 m) of elevation gain over 20.2 miles (32.5 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kyffhäuserweg?

The difficulty score for Kyffhäuserweg is 9.2 of 100. That is harder than 66.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 67% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kyffhäuserweg?

The longest climb on Kyffhäuserweg runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 764 ft (233 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29%.