Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,263 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira is a 9.1-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,263 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 438 feet at an average 4.7% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,263 ft (385 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 369 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.1%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	7.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	39%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira

How much elevation gain does Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira have?

Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira has 1,263 ft (385 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira?

The difficulty score for Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira?

The longest climb on Mossautaler Drachenweg 4 : Saphira runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 369 ft (112 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.1%.