Postweg

Elchingen, Bayern, Deutschland

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 947 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Postweg is a 9.6-mile loop route in Elchingen, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 947 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 1.5 miles gaining 265 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	947 ft (289 m)
Average gain	98 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	1.5 mi, 239 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	17.9%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	5.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	16%
Mild uphill	31%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	3%

Questions about Postweg

How much elevation gain does Postweg have?

Postweg has 947 ft (289 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 98 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Postweg?

The difficulty score for Postweg is 5.5 of 100. That is harder than 46.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Postweg?

The longest climb on Postweg runs 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and gains 239 ft (73 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 17.9%.