Rundwanderweg 4

Rudolstadt, Thüringen, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,218 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg 4 is a 9.0-mile loop route in Rudolstadt, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 1,218 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.5 miles gaining 843 feet at an average 5.8% grade. Approximately 71% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,218 ft (371 m)
Average gain	135 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 623 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.4%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	40%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	9%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Rundwanderweg 4

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg 4 have?

Rundwanderweg 4 has 1,218 ft (371 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 135 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg 4?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg 4 is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rundwanderweg 4?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg 4 runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 623 ft (190 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.4%.