Rundweg Eiserne Hand

Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland

11.1 miles (17.9 km) · 1,348 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg Eiserne Hand is a 11.1-mile loop route in Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,348 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.6 miles gaining 733 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 78% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.1 mi (17.9 km)
Elevation gain	1,348 ft (411 m)
Average gain	121 ft per mile (23 m per km)
Longest climb	8.2 mi, 644 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	22.4%
Runnable	78% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Rundweg Eiserne Hand

How much elevation gain does Rundweg Eiserne Hand have?

Rundweg Eiserne Hand has 1,348 ft (411 m) of elevation gain over 11.1 miles (17.9 km). That averages 121 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg Eiserne Hand?

The difficulty score for Rundweg Eiserne Hand is 6.6 of 100. That is harder than 53.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 78% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rundweg Eiserne Hand?

The longest climb on Rundweg Eiserne Hand runs 8.2 miles (13.1 km) and gains 644 ft (196 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 22.4%.