Quellenweg

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 905 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Quellenweg is a 9.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 905 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 2.0 miles gaining 407 feet at an average 3.9% grade. Approximately 93% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with flat terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	905 ft (276 m)
Average gain	94 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 485 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16.1%
Runnable	93% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	3.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Quellenweg

How much elevation gain does Quellenweg have?

Quellenweg has 905 ft (276 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 94 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Quellenweg?

The difficulty score for Quellenweg is 3.4 of 100. That is harder than 32.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 93% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Quellenweg?

The longest climb on Quellenweg runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 485 ft (148 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16.1%.