Rundweg Rother Kuppe

Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,527 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rundweg Rother Kuppe is a 9.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Bayerische Rhön, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,527 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 3.5 miles gaining 1,252 feet at an average 6.3% grade. Approximately 72% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,527 ft (465 m)
Average gain	156 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	5.2 mi, 1,275 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.3%
Runnable	72% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	8.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	38%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Rundweg Rother Kuppe

How much elevation gain does Rundweg Rother Kuppe have?

Rundweg Rother Kuppe has 1,527 ft (465 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 156 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rundweg Rother Kuppe?

The difficulty score for Rundweg Rother Kuppe is 8.4 of 100. That is harder than 62.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 72% 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 Rother Kuppe?

The longest climb on Rundweg Rother Kuppe runs 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and gains 1,275 ft (389 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.3%.