Rumberg-Steig

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

12.5 miles (20.1 km) · 1,625 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rumberg-Steig is a 12.5-mile loop route in Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland, gaining 1,625 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 657 feet at an average 3.1% grade. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with mixed terrain.

Route facts

Distance	12.5 mi (20.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,625 ft (495 m)
Average gain	130 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 546 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.9%
Runnable	76% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	46%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	17%
Moderate downhill	3%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Rumberg-Steig

How much elevation gain does Rumberg-Steig have?

Rumberg-Steig has 1,625 ft (495 m) of elevation gain over 12.5 miles (20.1 km). That averages 130 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rumberg-Steig?

The difficulty score for Rumberg-Steig is 6.9 of 100. That is harder than 54.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rumberg-Steig?

The longest climb on Rumberg-Steig runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 546 ft (166 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.9%.