Thalmässing 8

Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland

9.0 miles (14.5 km) · 1,239 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Thalmässing 8 is a 9.0-mile loop route in Naturpark Altmühltal, Bayern, Deutschland, gaining 1,239 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 2.0 miles gaining 344 feet at an average 5.1% grade. Approximately 79% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.0 mi (14.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,239 ft (378 m)
Average gain	137 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 620 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.1%
Runnable	79% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	6.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	47%
Mild uphill	13%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	6%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	8%

Questions about Thalmässing 8

How much elevation gain does Thalmässing 8 have?

Thalmässing 8 has 1,239 ft (378 m) of elevation gain over 9.0 miles (14.5 km). That averages 137 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Thalmässing 8?

The difficulty score for Thalmässing 8 is 6.2 of 100. That is harder than 50.3% 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 Thalmässing 8?

The longest climb on Thalmässing 8 runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 620 ft (189 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.1%.