Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
20.0 miles (32.2 km) · 3,504 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Pfälzer Weinsteig - Etappe 5 is a 20.0-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 3,504 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.9 miles gaining 1,465 feet at an average 9.3% grade. About 66% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 20.0 mi (32.2 km) |
| Elevation gain | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Average gain | 175 ft per mile (33 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.9 mi, 884 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 28.4% |
| Runnable | 66% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 4 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Up, then down |
| Difficulty score | 9.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 32% |
| Mild uphill | 14% |
| Moderate uphill | 13% |
| Steep uphill | 10% |
| Mild downhill | 10% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 12% |
Pfälzer Weinsteig - Etappe 5 has 3,504 ft (1,068 m) of elevation gain over 20.0 miles (32.2 km). That averages 175 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Pfälzer Weinsteig - Etappe 5 is 9.6 of 100. That is harder than 67.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 66% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Pfälzer Weinsteig - Etappe 5 runs 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and gains 884 ft (269 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.
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