Rundweg Essing 6

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

8.8 miles (14.1 km) · 1,458 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg Essing 6 is a 8.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,458 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.1 miles gaining 859 feet at an average 9.1% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.8 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	1,458 ft (444 m)
Average gain	166 ft per mile (32 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 603 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	43%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	11%

Questions about Rundweg Essing 6

How much elevation gain does Rundweg Essing 6 have?

Rundweg Essing 6 has 1,458 ft (444 m) of elevation gain over 8.8 miles (14.1 km). That averages 166 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg Essing 6?

The difficulty score for Rundweg Essing 6 is 7.3 of 100. That is harder than 57.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% 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 Essing 6?

The longest climb on Rundweg Essing 6 runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 603 ft (184 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31%.