Plešivecká NS

Pstruží u Merklína, Karlovarský kraj, Česko

10.3 miles (16.6 km) · 2,487 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Plešivecká NS is a 10.3-mile loop route in Pstruží u Merklína, Karlovarský kraj, Česko, gaining 2,487 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.0 miles gaining 661 feet at an average 10.7% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.3 mi (16.6 km)
Elevation gain	2,487 ft (758 m)
Average gain	242 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	4.0 mi, 377 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.3%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	29%
Steep uphill	10%
Mild downhill	21%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Plešivecká NS

How much elevation gain does Plešivecká NS have?

Plešivecká NS has 2,487 ft (758 m) of elevation gain over 10.3 miles (16.6 km). That averages 242 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Plešivecká NS?

The difficulty score for Plešivecká NS is 15.4 of 100. That is harder than 84.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Plešivecká NS?

The longest climb on Plešivecká NS runs 4.0 miles (6.5 km) and gains 377 ft (115 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.3%.