Rotsandsteinweg

Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

9.1 miles (14.6 km) · 1,926 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rotsandsteinweg is a 9.1-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,926 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 3.1 miles gaining 761 feet at an average 3.6% grade. About 60% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.6 km)
Elevation gain	1,926 ft (587 m)
Average gain	213 ft per mile (40 m per km)
Longest climb	3.8 mi, 496 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.1%
Runnable	60% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	15%
Steep downhill	14%

Questions about Rotsandsteinweg

How much elevation gain does Rotsandsteinweg have?

Rotsandsteinweg has 1,926 ft (587 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.6 km). That averages 213 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rotsandsteinweg?

The difficulty score for Rotsandsteinweg is 10 of 100. That is harder than 69.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 60% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rotsandsteinweg?

The longest climb on Rotsandsteinweg runs 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and gains 496 ft (151 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.1%.