Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany)

Bezirk Reutte, Tirol, Österreich

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 4,037 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany) is a 9.2-mile loop route in Bezirk Reutte, Tirol, Österreich, gaining 4,040 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.9 miles gaining 3,732 feet at an average 14.1% grade. Only 24% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	4,037 ft (1,230 m)
Average gain	437 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 3,614 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	42.2%
Runnable	24% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	32%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany)

How much elevation gain does Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany) have?

Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany) has 4,037 ft (1,230 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 437 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany)?

The difficulty score for Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany) is 17.6 of 100. That is harder than 87.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 24% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany)?

The longest climb on Ponten-Bschießer Traverse (Germany) runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 3,614 ft (1,101 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 42.2%.