Schambachtal

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

9.8 miles (15.7 km) · 1,430 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schambachtal is a 9.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,430 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.4 miles gaining 521 feet at an average 4.0% grade. Approximately 73% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.8 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	1,430 ft (436 m)
Average gain	146 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	3.4 mi, 525 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	31.8%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	8.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	20%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	13%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	12%
Steep downhill	6%

Questions about Schambachtal

How much elevation gain does Schambachtal have?

Schambachtal has 1,430 ft (436 m) of elevation gain over 9.8 miles (15.7 km). That averages 146 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schambachtal?

The difficulty score for Schambachtal is 8.5 of 100. That is harder than 63.4% 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 Schambachtal?

The longest climb on Schambachtal runs 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and gains 525 ft (160 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.8%.