Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 1,487 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg is a 12.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,487 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 2.9 miles gaining 362 feet at an average 5.5% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	12.3 mi (19.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,487 ft (453 m)
Average gain	121 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 230 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	19%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg

How much elevation gain does Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg have?

Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg has 1,487 ft (453 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 121 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg?

The difficulty score for Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 46.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg?

The longest climb on Plankenfels Grün-Punkt-Rundweg runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 230 ft (70 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.9%.