Napoleon-Steig

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

14.2 miles (22.9 km) · 2,413 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Napoleon-Steig is a 14.2-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 2,413 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 5.1 miles gaining 1,073 feet at an average 3.5% grade. About 59% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.2 mi (22.9 km)
Elevation gain	2,413 ft (735 m)
Average gain	169 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 323 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	29.2%
Runnable	59% 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	3%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	18%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	35%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Napoleon-Steig

How much elevation gain does Napoleon-Steig have?

Napoleon-Steig has 2,413 ft (735 m) of elevation gain over 14.2 miles (22.9 km). That averages 169 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Napoleon-Steig?

The difficulty score for Napoleon-Steig is 10.3 of 100. That is harder than 70.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 59% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Napoleon-Steig?

The longest climb on Napoleon-Steig runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 323 ft (99 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.2%.