Landkreis Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
12.3 miles (19.8 km) · 2,277 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Schierke - Brocken - Wurmberg - Schierke (Germany) is a 12.3-mile loop route in Landkreis Harz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland, gaining 2,277 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 3.4 miles gaining 1,647 feet at an average 9.1% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.
| Distance | 12.3 mi (19.8 km) |
| Elevation gain | 2,277 ft (694 m) |
| Average gain | 185 ft per mile (35 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 3.4 mi, 1,647 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 28.4% |
| Runnable | 62% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 2 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Rolling |
| Difficulty score | 11.2 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Loop |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 29% |
| Mild uphill | 11% |
| Moderate uphill | 12% |
| Steep uphill | 13% |
| Mild downhill | 13% |
| Moderate downhill | 10% |
| Steep downhill | 13% |
Schierke - Brocken - Wurmberg - Schierke (Germany) has 2,277 ft (694 m) of elevation gain over 12.3 miles (19.8 km). That averages 185 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Schierke - Brocken - Wurmberg - Schierke (Germany) is 11.2 of 100. That is harder than 73.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 62% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Schierke - Brocken - Wurmberg - Schierke (Germany) runs 3.4 miles (5.5 km) and gains 1,647 ft (502 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.4%.
Preview this trail in 3D flyover, view the elevation profile, and explore the segment breakdown.
View Full Route Details →