Naučná stezka Branka

CHKO Český les, Plzeňský kraj, Česko

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 1,475 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Naučná stezka Branka is a 10.8-mile loop route in CHKO Český les, Plzeňský kraj, Česko, gaining 1,475 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 471 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,475 ft (450 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 542 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.6%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	13%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Naučná stezka Branka

How much elevation gain does Naučná stezka Branka have?

Naučná stezka Branka has 1,475 ft (450 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Naučná stezka Branka?

The difficulty score for Naučná stezka Branka is 8.6 of 100. That is harder than 63.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Naučná stezka Branka?

The longest climb on Naučná stezka Branka runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and gains 542 ft (165 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.6%.