Schönbuchenweg

Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland

10.8 miles (17.4 km) · 1,360 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Schönbuchenweg is a 10.8-mile loop route in Naturpark Oberpfälzer Wald, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,360 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 2.3 miles gaining 691 feet at an average 5.6% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route both opens and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.8 mi (17.4 km)
Elevation gain	1,360 ft (414 m)
Average gain	126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb	4.1 mi, 775 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	6.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	15%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	8%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Schönbuchenweg

How much elevation gain does Schönbuchenweg have?

Schönbuchenweg has 1,360 ft (414 m) of elevation gain over 10.8 miles (17.4 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Schönbuchenweg?

The difficulty score for Schönbuchenweg is 6.5 of 100. That is harder than 52.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 79% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Schönbuchenweg?

The longest climb on Schönbuchenweg runs 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and gains 775 ft (236 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23%.