Oberkircher Brennersteig

Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

8.4 miles (13.6 km) · 1,639 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Oberkircher Brennersteig is a 8.4-mile loop route in Naturpark Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 1,639 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 3.1 miles gaining 991 feet at an average 5.1% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.4 mi (13.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,639 ft (500 m)
Average gain	195 ft per mile (37 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 932 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.7%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	27%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	19%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Oberkircher Brennersteig

How much elevation gain does Oberkircher Brennersteig have?

Oberkircher Brennersteig has 1,639 ft (500 m) of elevation gain over 8.4 miles (13.6 km). That averages 195 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Oberkircher Brennersteig?

The difficulty score for Oberkircher Brennersteig is 11 of 100. That is harder than 73.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Oberkircher Brennersteig?

The longest climb on Oberkircher Brennersteig runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 932 ft (284 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.7%.