Mönchsweg 1

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Unknown

8.1 miles (13.1 km) · 1,027 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mönchsweg 1 is a 8.1-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Unknown, gaining 1,027 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 505 feet at an average 3.4% grade. Approximately 81% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	8.1 mi (13.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,027 ft (313 m)
Average gain	126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	1.8 mi, 330 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.4%
Runnable	81% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	36%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Mönchsweg 1

How much elevation gain does Mönchsweg 1 have?

Mönchsweg 1 has 1,027 ft (313 m) of elevation gain over 8.1 miles (13.1 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mönchsweg 1?

The difficulty score for Mönchsweg 1 is 5.9 of 100. That is harder than 48.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 81% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mönchsweg 1?

The longest climb on Mönchsweg 1 runs 1.8 miles (3.0 km) and gains 330 ft (101 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.4%.