Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland
9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 1,435 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Plankenfels Rundwanderweg "Lochautalweg" is a 9.2-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,435 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.8 miles gaining 278 feet at an average 9.6% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.
| Distance | 9.2 mi (14.8 km) |
| Elevation gain | 1,435 ft (437 m) |
| Average gain | 156 ft per mile (30 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.0 mi, 256 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 24.7% |
| Runnable | 68% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 8.5 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 35% |
| Mild uphill | 13% |
| Moderate uphill | 13% |
| Steep uphill | 8% |
| Mild downhill | 17% |
| Moderate downhill | 3% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
Plankenfels Rundwanderweg "Lochautalweg" has 1,435 ft (437 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Plankenfels Rundwanderweg "Lochautalweg" is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Plankenfels Rundwanderweg "Lochautalweg" runs 3.0 miles (4.9 km) and gains 256 ft (78 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.7%.
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