Rim-Trail Balingen

Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

14.0 miles (22.6 km) · 3,669 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rim-Trail Balingen is a 14.0-mile loop route in Zollernalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland, gaining 3,653 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 1,699 feet at an average 11.3% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.0 mi (22.6 km)
Elevation gain	3,669 ft (1,118 m)
Average gain	261 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 1,131 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.7%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	6%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	23%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Rim-Trail Balingen

How much elevation gain does Rim-Trail Balingen have?

Rim-Trail Balingen has 3,669 ft (1,118 m) of elevation gain over 14.0 miles (22.6 km). That averages 261 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rim-Trail Balingen?

The difficulty score for Rim-Trail Balingen is 12.8 of 100. That is harder than 78.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rim-Trail Balingen?

The longest climb on Rim-Trail Balingen runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 1,131 ft (345 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.7%.