Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland
25.4 miles (40.9 km) · 2,542 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race
Rennsteiglauf/Marathon is a 25.4-mile point-to-point race in Naturpark Thüringer Wald, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,542 feet of elevation. The race follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 258 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 683 feet at an average 1.4% grade. Approximately 86% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual climb.
| Distance | 25.4 mi (40.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,542 ft (775 m) |
| Average gain | 100 ft per mile (19 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.0 mi, 355 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 23.6% |
| Runnable | 86% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 5.4 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Race |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 17% |
| Mild uphill | 32% |
| Moderate uphill | 6% |
| Steep uphill | 3% |
| Mild downhill | 30% |
| Moderate downhill | 8% |
| Steep downhill | 5% |
Rennsteiglauf/Marathon has 2,542 ft (775 m) of elevation gain over 25.4 miles (40.9 km). That averages 100 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Rennsteiglauf/Marathon is 5.4 of 100. That is harder than 45.9% 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.
The longest climb on Rennsteiglauf/Marathon runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 355 ft (108 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.
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