O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck)

Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

11.8 miles (19.0 km) · 1,700 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck) is a 11.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Oberer Bayerischer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,700 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 3.7 miles gaining 811 feet at an average 4.5% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.8 mi (19.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,700 ft (518 m)
Average gain	144 ft per mile (27 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 600 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37.5%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 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	37%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck)

How much elevation gain does O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck) have?

O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck) has 1,700 ft (518 m) of elevation gain over 11.8 miles (19.0 km). That averages 144 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck)?

The difficulty score for O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck) is 7.5 of 100. That is harder than 58.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck)?

The longest climb on O 49 Falkenstein - Gfäll (Grünes Rechteck) runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 600 ft (183 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37.5%.