Ölschleifenweg

Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau, Saarland, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,011 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ölschleifenweg is a 8.4-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Bliesgau, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,011 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.7 miles gaining 371 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 78% 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	1,011 ft (308 m)
Average gain	120 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 602 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.4%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Ölschleifenweg

How much elevation gain does Ölschleifenweg have?

Ölschleifenweg has 1,011 ft (308 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 120 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ölschleifenweg?

The difficulty score for Ölschleifenweg is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ölschleifenweg?

The longest climb on Ölschleifenweg runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 602 ft (184 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.4%.