Quellenweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.4 miles (15.2 km) · 1,395 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Quellenweg is a 9.4-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,395 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,053 feet at an average 4.7% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,395 ft (425 m)
Average gain	148 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 977 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	31%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	5%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Quellenweg

How much elevation gain does Quellenweg have?

Quellenweg has 1,395 ft (425 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.2 km). That averages 148 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Quellenweg?

The difficulty score for Quellenweg is 8 of 100. That is harder than 60.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 977 ft (298 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18%.