Schäferweg

Geopark Ries, Bayern, Deutschland

11.2 miles (18.0 km) · 1,199 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schäferweg is a 11.2-mile loop route in Geopark Ries, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,199 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 2.2 miles gaining 325 feet at an average 2.4% grade. Approximately 83% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.2 mi (18.0 km)
Elevation gain	1,199 ft (365 m)
Average gain	107 ft per mile (20 m per km)
Longest climb	5.0 mi, 217 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	18.8%
Runnable	83% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	4.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	52%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Schäferweg

How much elevation gain does Schäferweg have?

Schäferweg has 1,199 ft (365 m) of elevation gain over 11.2 miles (18.0 km). That averages 107 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schäferweg?

The difficulty score for Schäferweg is 4.9 of 100. That is harder than 42.8% 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 Schäferweg?

The longest climb on Schäferweg runs 5.0 miles (8.0 km) and gains 217 ft (66 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 18.8%.