Staufen Traverse

Landkreis Traunstein, Bayern, Deutschland

10.4 miles (16.7 km) · 4,551 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Staufen Traverse is a 10.4-mile loop route in Landkreis Traunstein, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 4,551 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 5.2 miles gaining 3,281 feet at an average 25.5% grade. Only 27% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	10.4 mi (16.7 km)
Elevation gain	4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Average gain	438 ft per mile (83 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 3,120 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	78.4%
Runnable	27% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	31%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Staufen Traverse

How much elevation gain does Staufen Traverse have?

Staufen Traverse has 4,551 ft (1,387 m) of elevation gain over 10.4 miles (16.7 km). That averages 438 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Staufen Traverse?

The difficulty score for Staufen Traverse is 17.1 of 100. That is harder than 87.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 27% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Staufen Traverse?

The longest climb on Staufen Traverse runs 6.0 miles (9.6 km) and gains 3,120 ft (951 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 78.4%.