Planetenweg

Selzach, Solothurn, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

11.6 miles (18.7 km) · 1,142 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Planetenweg is a 11.6-mile loop route in Selzach, Solothurn, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 1,142 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 69 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.3 miles gaining 824 feet at an average 5.6% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.6 mi (18.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,142 ft (348 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	2.3 mi, 575 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.7%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	7.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	70%
Mild uphill	1%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Planetenweg

How much elevation gain does Planetenweg have?

Planetenweg has 1,142 ft (348 m) of elevation gain over 11.6 miles (18.7 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Planetenweg?

The difficulty score for Planetenweg is 7.8 of 100. That is harder than 59.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Planetenweg?

The longest climb on Planetenweg runs 2.3 miles (3.7 km) and gains 575 ft (175 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.7%.