Pretzfelder Kirschenweg

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 1,505 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Pretzfelder Kirschenweg is a 10.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,505 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 1.9 miles gaining 637 feet at an average 6.0% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,505 ft (459 m)
Average gain	139 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	1.9 mi, 606 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	30.3%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	53%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Pretzfelder Kirschenweg

How much elevation gain does Pretzfelder Kirschenweg have?

Pretzfelder Kirschenweg has 1,505 ft (459 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 139 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pretzfelder Kirschenweg?

The difficulty score for Pretzfelder Kirschenweg is 7 of 100. That is harder than 55.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pretzfelder Kirschenweg?

The longest climb on Pretzfelder Kirschenweg runs 1.9 miles (3.1 km) and gains 606 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 30.3%.