Saarschleife-Tafeltour

Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland

9.3 miles (15.0 km) · 1,893 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Saarschleife-Tafeltour is a 9.3-mile loop route in Saar-Hunsrück, Saarland, Deutschland, gaining 1,893 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 3.1 miles gaining 1,032 feet at an average 4.6% grade. About 61% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.3 mi (15.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,893 ft (577 m)
Average gain	203 ft per mile (38 m per km)
Longest climb	6.3 mi, 702 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.5%
Runnable	61% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	16%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	15%
Mild downhill	11%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	15%

Questions about Saarschleife-Tafeltour

How much elevation gain does Saarschleife-Tafeltour have?

Saarschleife-Tafeltour has 1,893 ft (577 m) of elevation gain over 9.3 miles (15.0 km). That averages 203 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saarschleife-Tafeltour?

The difficulty score for Saarschleife-Tafeltour is 9.5 of 100. That is harder than 67.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 61% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saarschleife-Tafeltour?

The longest climb on Saarschleife-Tafeltour runs 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and gains 702 ft (214 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.5%.