Ringweg

Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.6 km) · 1,264 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ringweg is a 9.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Nördlicher Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,264 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.8 miles gaining 884 feet at an average 3.0% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,264 ft (385 m)
Average gain	140 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 607 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.4%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	19%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	16%
Steep downhill	5%

Questions about Ringweg

How much elevation gain does Ringweg have?

Ringweg has 1,264 ft (385 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.6 km). That averages 140 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ringweg?

The difficulty score for Ringweg is 7.9 of 100. That is harder than 60.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ringweg?

The longest climb on Ringweg runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 607 ft (185 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.4%.