Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,629 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg is a 9.4-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,629 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 449 feet at an average 7.9% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,629 ft (496 m)
Average gain	173 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	1.6 mi, 656 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.1%
Runnable	62% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	35%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg

How much elevation gain does Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg have?

Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg has 1,629 ft (496 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 173 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg?

The difficulty score for Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg?

The longest climb on Münchweiler Höhenwanderweg runs 1.6 miles (2.5 km) and gains 656 ft (200 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.1%.