Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg

UNESCO Weltnaturerbe Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein-Lassingtal, Niederösterreich, Österreich

16.8 miles (27.1 km) · 3,814 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg is a 16.8-mile loop route in UNESCO Weltnaturerbe Wildnisgebiet Dürrenstein-Lassingtal, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 3,814 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 2.6 miles gaining 1,747 feet at an average 12.3% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	16.8 mi (27.1 km)
Elevation gain	3,814 ft (1,163 m)
Average gain	227 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 2,177 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	45.3%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	55%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg

How much elevation gain does Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg have?

Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg has 3,814 ft (1,163 m) of elevation gain over 16.8 miles (27.1 km). That averages 227 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg?

The difficulty score for Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg is 11.5 of 100. That is harder than 74.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg?

The longest climb on Niederösterreichischer Alpinweg runs 4.4 miles (7.2 km) and gains 2,177 ft (664 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 45.3%.