Otterthaler Rundwanderweg

Otterthal, Niederösterreich, Österreich

8.3 miles (13.4 km) · 1,950 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Otterthaler Rundwanderweg is a 8.3-mile loop route in Otterthal, Niederösterreich, Österreich, gaining 1,950 feet of elevation. The route follows a back-loaded elevation profile, finishing 133 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 1,045 feet at an average 10.0% grade. About 58% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.3 mi (13.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,950 ft (594 m)
Average gain	234 ft per mile (44 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 822 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28%
Runnable	58% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	11.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	18%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	21%
Mild downhill	18%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Otterthaler Rundwanderweg

How much elevation gain does Otterthaler Rundwanderweg have?

Otterthaler Rundwanderweg has 1,950 ft (594 m) of elevation gain over 8.3 miles (13.4 km). That averages 234 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Otterthaler Rundwanderweg?

The difficulty score for Otterthaler Rundwanderweg is 11.8 of 100. That is harder than 75.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 58% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Otterthaler Rundwanderweg?

The longest climb on Otterthaler Rundwanderweg runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 822 ft (251 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28%.