Schambach Ursprungweg

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

8.9 miles (14.4 km) · 916 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schambach Ursprungweg is a 8.9-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 916 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 1.8 miles gaining 325 feet at an average 4.0% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	8.9 mi (14.4 km)
Elevation gain	916 ft (279 m)
Average gain	103 ft per mile (19 m per km)
Longest climb	3.7 mi, 317 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	21.9%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	5.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	24%
Mild uphill	25%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	24%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	4%

Questions about Schambach Ursprungweg

How much elevation gain does Schambach Ursprungweg have?

Schambach Ursprungweg has 916 ft (279 m) of elevation gain over 8.9 miles (14.4 km). That averages 103 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schambach Ursprungweg?

The difficulty score for Schambach Ursprungweg is 5.7 of 100. That is harder than 47.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 83% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Schambach Ursprungweg?

The longest climb on Schambach Ursprungweg runs 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and gains 317 ft (97 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 21.9%.