Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg

Bad Schwanberg, Steiermark, Österreich

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 1,617 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg is a 8.9-mile loop route in Bad Schwanberg, Steiermark, Österreich, gaining 1,617 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 1,028 feet at an average 6.2% grade. About 63% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a gradual descent and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,617 ft (493 m)
Average gain	181 ft per mile (34 m per km)
Longest climb	4.7 mi, 1,272 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.4%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	10.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	28%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	12%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	13%

Questions about Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg

How much elevation gain does Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg have?

Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg has 1,617 ft (493 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg?

The difficulty score for Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg is 10.1 of 100. That is harder than 70% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg?

The longest climb on Ruine Ahnherrn Rundwanderweg runs 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and gains 1,272 ft (388 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.4%.