Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg

Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland

9.2 miles (14.9 km) · 1,983 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg is a 9.2-mile loop route in Geo-Naturpark Bergstraße-Odenwald, Hessen, Deutschland, gaining 1,983 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.4 miles gaining 1,187 feet at an average 7.4% grade. About 54% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,983 ft (604 m)
Average gain	215 ft per mile (41 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 855 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.4%
Runnable	54% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	25%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg

How much elevation gain does Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg have?

Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg has 1,983 ft (604 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.9 km). That averages 215 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg?

The difficulty score for Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 54% 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 Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg?

The longest climb on Rundwanderweg Birkenau 9: Götzenstein-Panoramaweg runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 855 ft (261 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.4%.