Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland

8.6 miles (13.8 km) · 1,062 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4 is a 8.6-mile loop route in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,062 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 507 feet at an average 4.4% grade. Approximately 80% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.6 mi (13.8 km)
Elevation gain	1,062 ft (324 m)
Average gain	124 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 431 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	16%
Runnable	80% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	42%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	3%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4

How much elevation gain does Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4 have?

Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4 has 1,062 ft (324 m) of elevation gain over 8.6 miles (13.8 km). That averages 124 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4?

The difficulty score for Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4 is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 80% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4?

The longest climb on Rhönrundweg Saaletal 4 runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 431 ft (132 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 16%.