Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland
12.3 miles (19.9 km) · 2,236 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
RWW Saale - Wisenta - Plothengrund is a 12.3-mile loop route in Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale, Thüringen, Deutschland, gaining 2,236 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 3.7 miles gaining 776 feet at an average 5.0% grade. About 68% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 12.3 mi (19.9 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,236 ft (682 m) |
| Average gain | 181 ft per mile (34 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 5.6 mi, 506 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 29.3% |
| Runnable | 68% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 2 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 8.5 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 25% |
| Mild uphill | 16% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 13% |
| Mild downhill | 16% |
| Moderate downhill | 11% |
| Steep downhill | 11% |
RWW Saale - Wisenta - Plothengrund has 2,236 ft (682 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.9 km). That averages 181 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for RWW Saale - Wisenta - Plothengrund is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 68% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on RWW Saale - Wisenta - Plothengrund runs 5.6 miles (8.9 km) and gains 506 ft (154 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 29.3%.
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