Rotkreuz

Hersbruck, Bayern, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,214 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rotkreuz is a 9.0-mile loop route in Hersbruck, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,214 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.9 miles gaining 950 feet at an average 4.6% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,214 ft (370 m)
Average gain	134 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 967 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	6.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	50%
Mild uphill	9%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Rotkreuz

How much elevation gain does Rotkreuz have?

Rotkreuz has 1,214 ft (370 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 134 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rotkreuz?

The difficulty score for Rotkreuz is 6.8 of 100. That is harder than 54.5% 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 Rotkreuz?

The longest climb on Rotkreuz runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 967 ft (295 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.