Leutenberg: Rundweg 4

Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,248 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Leutenberg: Rundweg 4 is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 1,248 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 1,059 feet at an average 3.7% grade. Approximately 70% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,248 ft (380 m)
Average gain	148 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	6.1 mi, 882 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.3%
Runnable	70% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	34%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Leutenberg: Rundweg 4

How much elevation gain does Leutenberg: Rundweg 4 have?

Leutenberg: Rundweg 4 has 1,248 ft (380 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 148 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Leutenberg: Rundweg 4?

The difficulty score for Leutenberg: Rundweg 4 is 8.8 of 100. That is harder than 64.4% 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 Leutenberg: Rundweg 4?

The longest climb on Leutenberg: Rundweg 4 runs 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and gains 882 ft (269 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.3%.