NS Hojsova Stráž

CHKO Šumava, Plzeňský kraj, Česko

13.2 miles (21.2 km) · 2,784 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

NS Hojsova Stráž is a 13.2-mile loop route in CHKO Šumava, Plzeňský kraj, Česko, gaining 2,784 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 1,059 feet at an average 11.5% grade. About 57% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	13.2 mi (21.2 km)
Elevation gain	2,784 ft (849 m)
Average gain	212 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 617 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.1%
Runnable	57% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	16%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	16%

Questions about NS Hojsova Stráž

How much elevation gain does NS Hojsova Stráž have?

NS Hojsova Stráž has 2,784 ft (849 m) of elevation gain over 13.2 miles (21.2 km). That averages 212 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is NS Hojsova Stráž?

The difficulty score for NS Hojsova Stráž is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 76.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 57% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on NS Hojsova Stráž?

The longest climb on NS Hojsova Stráž runs 3.7 miles (6.0 km) and gains 617 ft (188 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.1%.