Ringweg

Bad Elster, Sachsen, Deutschland

11.3 miles (18.1 km) · 1,655 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ringweg is a 11.3-mile loop route in Bad Elster, Sachsen, Deutschland, gaining 1,655 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 2.9 miles gaining 699 feet at an average 4.9% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,655 ft (504 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	5.1 mi, 211 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.8%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	7.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Ringweg

How much elevation gain does Ringweg have?

Ringweg has 1,655 ft (504 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.1 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ringweg?

The difficulty score for Ringweg is 7.7 of 100. That is harder than 59.1% 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 Ringweg?

The longest climb on Ringweg runs 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and gains 211 ft (64 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.8%.