Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg

Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 1,006 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg is a 9.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,006 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 252 feet at an average 1.0% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,006 ft (307 m)
Average gain	105 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	2.6 mi, 186 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.7%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	5.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	56%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg

How much elevation gain does Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg have?

Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg has 1,006 ft (307 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 105 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg?

The difficulty score for Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg is 5.8 of 100. That is harder than 48.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg?

The longest climb on Parkstein Äußerer Ringweg runs 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and gains 186 ft (57 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.7%.