Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany)

Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, Deutschland

11.0 miles (17.7 km) · 5,901 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany) is a 11.0-mile loop route in Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 5,892 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.0 miles gaining 4,611 feet at an average 29.0% grade. Only 17% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance11.0 mi (17.7 km)
Elevation gain5,901 ft (1,799 m)
Average gain536 ft per mile (101 m per km)
Longest climb3.0 mi, 4,609 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade66.2%
Runnable16% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score17.9 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat3%
Mild uphill5%
Moderate uphill5%
Steep uphill34%
Mild downhill4%
Moderate downhill3%
Steep downhill45%

Questions about Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany) have?

Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany) has 5,901 ft (1,799 m) of elevation gain over 11.0 miles (17.7 km). That averages 536 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany) is 17.9 of 100. That is harder than 88.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany)?

The longest climb on Mittenwalder Höhenweg (Germany) runs 3.0 miles (4.8 km) and gains 4,609 ft (1,405 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 66.2%.

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